General Orthopedics

Platelet Rich Plasma

A Patient's Guide to Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment of Musculoskeletal Problems Introduction Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) (also known as blood injection therapy)…

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Tobacco Cessation – Quit Smoking

A Patient's Guide to Tobacco Cessation Introduction Congratulations! If you are reading this Patient's Guide to Tobacco Cessation, you have…

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Nutrition and Surgery

A Patient's Guide to Nutrition and Surgery Introduction Surgery always means a certain amount of risk to your well being.…

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Muscle Cramps

A Patient's Guide to Muscle Cramps Introduction You have over 600 muscles in your body. These muscles control everything you…

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Nutraceuticals (Dietary Supplements or Vitamins)

A Patient's Guide to Nutraceuticals (Dietary Supplements) Introduction Nutraceutical is a new word, invented by Dr. Stephen DeFelice in 1989.…

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Arthroscopy

A Patient's Guide to Arthroscopy Introduction Until recently, surgery on the inside of any joint meant making a large incision…

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Cast Care

Taking Care of Your New Cast Cast Care Instructions Unless you have a waterproof cast, you should keep your cast…

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Cumulative Trauma Disorder

A Patient's Guide to Cumulative Trauma Disorder Introduction Cumulative trauma disorder (CTD) is a broad category that includes many common…

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Postsurgical Infection

A Patient's Guide to Postsurgical Infection One of the greatest advances in surgery during the twentieth century has been in…

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Septic Arthritis

A Patient's Guide to Septic Arthritis Introduction Septic arthritis is an infection inside a joint that is caused by bacteria.…

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