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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 of Vertebroplasty Last At Least One Year 7 years 8 weeks ago 251
Removal of the First Rib for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 7 years 23 weeks ago 4,306
First Report of Combined VATS and Spinal Fusion for Scheuermann's 7 years 28 weeks ago 774
Giant Herniated Thoracic Disc: High-Risk Surgical Case 7 years 31 weeks ago 610
Decisions to Operate for Spinal Fracture in Aging Adults 9 years 1 week ago 515
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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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My wife is going to have a vertebroplasty for a vertebral compression fracture. The surgical nurse and the surgeon both went over the possible problems that can develop after such a procedure. I forgot to ask how soon after the operation would we expect to see a problem develop? Is it right away? Months later? 5 years 38 weeks ago 518
After a long series of tests and doctor visits, they've finally figured out what's causing numbness and tingling in my legs. And I walk funny now, too. It's called thoracic myelopathy. I've been told I should have surgery to correct this right away. Can I just wait and see if I'll get better? 5 years 42 weeks ago 429
What is a cervical rib? Our pediatrician says this may be what's causing my son's neck and arm pain. How can a rib cause arm pain? 5 years 47 weeks ago 6,020
I have a job that requires a lot of overhead lifting. The items aren't that heavy but after about 3 minutes or so, I notice my arms feel very tired. Sometimes my hands go to sleep. It takes a few minutes to shake them back awake. Are there some strengthening exercises I can do to make this problem go away? 5 years 47 weeks ago 719
My dear uncle had a farming accident several years ago and broke his back. It happened during the harvest. He didn't take any time off and just kept right on working. I notice his upper back is starting to curve forward badly. Is it too late to do something to help him? 6 years 22 hours ago 272

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