http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Wed, 09 May 2012 09:11:39 EST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/cold-sprains.php Bones & Joint Conditions Harsh Winter Forecast: The Perfect Storm for Broken Bones - Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons offer Advice Should a Break Occur. Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:55:28 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/cold-sprains.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/knee-braces.php Bones & Joint Conditions Information on visiting an orthotist to obtain knee braces for osteoarthritis and bone degeneration. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:34:46 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/knee-braces.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/gout.php Bones & Joint Conditions Gout prevalence swells in US over last 2 decades - Increase in obesity and hypertension are likely contributors. Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:54:59 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/gout.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/strains-sprains/healthy-feet.php Sprains and Strains The human foot is an amazing part of the body, yet it is often the most neglected. The average person is said to be able to walk twice around the world in their lifetime. Thu, 19 May 2011 09:51:14 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/strains-sprains/healthy-feet.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/failure.php Bones & Joint Conditions New test shows promise for detecting warning signs of joint replacement failure. Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:37:58 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/failure.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/heterotopic-ossification.php Bones & Joint Conditions Potential treatment found for debilitating bone disease in wounded soldiers and children. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:40:35 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/heterotopic-ossification.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/big-boned.php Bones & Joint Conditions One of the blind spots in forensic science, particularly in identifying unknown remains, is the inability of experts to determine how much an individual weighed based on his or her skeleton. Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:23:49 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/big-boned.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/injured-joint.php Bones & Joint Conditions Knee patients need patience: injuries to these joints take weeks to heal. Fraunhofer researchers have now developed a system that documents the healing process in detail. This motivates patients and at the same time helps doctors to fine-tune the course of treatment. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:19:06 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/injured-joint.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/joint-pain.php Bones & Joint Conditions A full exam and patient history are vital to effectively diagnosing juvenile arthritis. Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:58:19 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/joint-pain.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/tendon-injury.php Bones & Joint Conditions Scientists have discovered how tendons – the fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone – become damaged through injury or the ageing process in what could lead to new treatments for people with tendon problems. Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:44:20 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/tendon-injury.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/aging-knees.php Bones & Joint Conditions The human body is made up of several organs composed of tissues that enable them to perform a particular function. The heart circulates blood; the brain is the micro-neuro center of the body; the lungs bring in oxygen and release carbon dioxide. Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:19:08 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/aging-knees.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/dislocation-exercises.php Bones & Joint Conditions Shoulder dislocation exercises are the key to a fast and effective rehabilitation, strengthening the rotator cuff to full functionality and preventing future injuries from occurring again. Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:32:41 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/dislocation-exercises.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/hyprocure.php Bones & Joint Conditions HyProCure is the Key in the Treatment and Prevention of Foot and Ankle Neuropathy - Minimally invasive foot implant offers new treatment option for tarsal tunnel syndrome. Fri, 26 Nov 2010 12:06:19 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/hyprocure.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/bicep-Injuries.php Bones & Joint Conditions For patients with tendinopathy both surgical and nonsurgical treatments show promise, need more study. Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:01:41 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/bicep-Injuries.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/plantar-fasciitis-stretching.php Bones & Joint Conditions Plantar Fasciitis? Stretching seems to do the trick - New study compares two treatment methods for acute plantar. Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:02:13 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/plantar-fasciitis-stretching.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/arthrogryposis.php Bones & Joint Conditions Arthrogryposis is a condition that has been presented through art and literature for centuries. Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:33:40 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/arthrogryposis.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/standing.php Bones & Joint Conditions The holiday season is here and with it comes lots of reasons for good cheer...but it can also bring added demands and stress for our bodies. Whether you're shopping for presents, waiting to pick up the perfect dessert or checking out a holiday performance, chances are you'll spend a good deal of time standing in line this season. Wed, 03 Nov 2010 10:00:48 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/standing.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/fluoride-bones.php Bones & Joint Conditions Fluoride consumption from tea and toothpaste damaged a woman's bones, report researchers in Osteoporosis International published online October 9, 2010. Mon, 01 Nov 2010 14:34:38 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/fluoride-bones.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/hyprocure-feet.php Bones & Joint Conditions HyProCure Stent to Fix Foot Pain Celebrates Six Years: Minimally Invasive Implant Continues to Reverse Devastating Foot Condition and Restore Patients' Quality of Life Worldwide. Thu, 28 Oct 2010 09:35:54 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/hyprocure-feet.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/foot-fracture-pain.php Bones & Joint Conditions Unexplained foot fractures may be the first sign of osteoporosis, a bone thinning disease which affects over 28 million Americans and accounts for 1.5 million bone fractures a year. Wed, 06 Oct 2010 10:50:30 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/orthopedics/foot-fracture-pain.php