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News

eOrthopod News brings you the latest information gathered from scientific journals, medical conferences and interviews with health care providers. Browse the latest information available about conditions and procedures involving the bones, muscles and joints.

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New Clinical Practice Guidelines for Spinal Compression Fractures 2 years 8 weeks ago 641
More Bone for Grafting with Fewer Problems 2 years 9 weeks ago 823
New Study Challenges Surgery for Achilles Tendon Ruptures 2 years 12 weeks ago 1,068
Surprising Results From Using Platelet-Rich Plasma for Achilles Tendon Rupture 2 years 16 weeks ago 1,360
More Good News From the Operating Room 2 years 17 weeks ago 406
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Frequently Asked Questions

Got a question? eOrthopod FAQs brings you the answers to common questions about conditions and procedures involving the bones, muscles and joints. Browse the database of questions or use the search tool to find the information you need.

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I have type 2 diabetes and a long list of problems caused by this condition. Last fall, I developed a frozen shoulder. They say it's from my heart condition compounded by my diabetes. Now my right ankle is starting to act up. What can I do to prevent a frozen ankle? 1 year 24 weeks ago 321
I had an ankle replacement eight months ago and still have as much pain as I did before the surgery. I've done everything the surgeon and physical therapist have told me. I have a strong and stable ankle joint but it hurts like a son of a gun. No one seems to know why. What can you folks tell me (if anything)? 1 year 26 weeks ago 361
I understand that ankle replacements are kind of like the new kid on the block. I've been told results aren't as good as with a hip or knee. Still, it seems like it's worth a try. My ankle hurts so bad now I'd like to cut the whole thing off. But there's always that nagging doubt in the back of my mind. Should I or shouldn't I do it? 1 year 26 weeks ago 329
Our daughter was in a horseback riding accident that resulted in many fractures in her ankle. The surgeon called it a pilon fracture and showed us drawings and computer calculations for how the surgery will be done. Do these type of fractures always take this much coordination, thought, and planning? We're pretty impressed with the surgeon but maybe this is standard operating procedure so-to-speak. 1 year 28 weeks ago 329
Our son was in a snowboarding accident and smashed into a tree foot first. The ankle shattered into many pieces. Both bones in the lower leg were broken. From the X-ray, it's clear that nothing in the ankle is lining up properly. The foot is swollen with open wounds and bones sticking out. Yet they are delaying surgery and we can't figure out why. Shouldn't they be getting in there and patching things back together? 1 year 28 weeks ago 400

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