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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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Results After Surgery for Leg Compartment Syndrome in Military Personnel 2 weeks 1 day ago 56
Drug Treatment for Osteoporosis of the Upper Extremity 5 weeks 18 hours ago 111
Rethinking Osteoarthritis as Just a Wear-and-Tear Disease 6 weeks 1 day ago 165
New Guidelines for Antibiotic Use Before Dental Procedures 8 weeks 1 day ago 197
Vitamin D: What's All the Fuss? 10 weeks 18 hours ago 165
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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 am a competitive athlete getting ready for the Hawaii iron man event next month. Unfortunately, I have come up lame with compartment syndrome of both legs. I had surgery to release the pressure but now I have an inflamed nerve. Will this get better? What is the treatment for it? 2 weeks 1 day ago 12
I am a military wife with three small children depending on my husband (U.S. Army) for support. Currently, he is in the hospital with compartment syndrome of the right leg. What are his chances for full return to active duty? 2 weeks 1 day ago 17
My mother, grandmother, and myself all have hand osteoarthritis but when we compared notes, it seems we all react to the weather differently. Hot temperatures make my hands worse, while Mom gets better and Grandmama says she only feels worse when it's humid outside. Can you explain this to us? 4 weeks 23 hours ago 31
We are looking into all ways to treat osteoporosis for my aging father. He had what they call a low-energy fracture (fell from a standing position without being pushed) and broke his arm. I saw on-line that this problem should be treated with diet, exercise, and medications. What are the most commonly used medications and what should we watch out for? 5 weeks 5 hours ago 37
This is kind of a touchy question but how do I know if my doctor is keeping up with the latest treatment of rheumatoid arthritis? I want to make sure I am getting everything possible and necessary to keep this problem in check. 5 weeks 5 hours ago 41

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