Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a disease that causes weak, thinning bones. This puts the bones at greater risk of breaking. The bones most often affected are the hips, spine, and wrists. Risk Factors Women are 4 times more likely to get…
Osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis Osteomyelitis is an inflammation or swelling of bone tissue. It’s most often caused by an infection. Bone infection may occur for many reasons. It can affect children or adults. Risk Factors Osteomyelitis can affect anyone. But it is more…
Lumbar Strain
Lumbar Strain A lumbar strain is an injury to the lower back. This leads to damaged tendons and muscles that can spasm and feel sore. The lumbar vertebra makes up the section of the spine in your lower back. Causes…
Lumbar Disk Disease (Herniated Disk)
Lumbar Disk Disease (Herniated Disk) The vertebral column, or backbone, is made up of 33 vertebrae that are separated by spongy disks. The lumbar spine consists of 5 bony segments in the lower back area, which is where lumbar disk…
Low Back Pain
Low Back Pain Low back pain can range from mild, dull, annoying pain, to persistent, severe, disabling pain in the lower back. Pain in the lower back can restrict mobility and interfere with normal functioning. Causes The exact cause of…
Knee Ligament Injuries
Knee Ligament Injuries Knee ligaments are the short bands of tough, flexible connective tissue that hold the knee together. Knee ligament injuries can be caused by trauma, such as a car accident. Or they can be caused by sports injuries.…
Fibrous Dysplasia
Fibrous Dysplasia Fibrous dysplasia is a benign (non-cancer) chronic problem in which scar-like tissue grows in place of normal bone. It often results in 1 or more of these: Bone deformity Brittle bones Pain Uneven growth of bones Any bone…
Dupuytren’s Contracture
Dupuytren’s Contracture Dupuytren contracture (also called Dupuytren disease) is an abnormal thickening of the skin in the palm of your hand at the base of your fingers. This thickened area may develop into a hard lump or thick band. Over…
Elbow Pain and Problems
Elbow Pain and Problems Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Cubital tunnel syndrome happens when the ulnar nerve, which passes through the cubital tunnel (a tunnel of muscle, ligament, and bone) on the inside of the elbow, is injured and becomes inflamed, swollen,…