Tag: orthopaedics

Staph (Staphylococcus aureus) is the most common germ to afflict humans, and one of the most damaging: it causes diseases like osteomyelitis (bone infection), endocarditis (heart inflammation), and ...

If your joints are aching from arthritis, you may think you need a pain reliever, steroid shot, or even surgery. But there's something easy and effective to try first: Stretching. And it’s effective.

Two key nutrients—calcium and vitamin D—work together to keep bones strong. Without enough of either, bones become weaker and more prone to breaks. But how much calcium do you need?

Long overlooked in the field of musculoskeletal study, the tendon is a highly complex anatomical structure that triggers a dynamic but mysterious cellular response when it's injured. In a new study ...

The Arthritis Foundation estimates more than 30 million people in the U.S. suffer from a joint condition called osteoarthritis. But what is osteoarthritis, exactly?

Two of the most common bone and joint conditions—osteoarthritis and osteoporosis—are often confused. How can you protect yourself from both?

With golfers back on the green here's a reminder that even a sport like golf is not without risks. One of the most common injuries is Golfer's Elbow, or Medial Epicondylitis. Learn how to prevent it ...

Best High-Protein Snacks for Bone Health 2 Protein is essential for bone health and preventing osteoporosis, which is especially common in women. 3 Most people know that ...

Carpal tunnel syndrome often has no single cause. It tends to start gradually, so some people who experience the hand numbness and wrist pain that come with it might put off treatment. But that’s a ...

Learn these lesser-known winter wellness tips to get you safely to spring.