I've heard of a frozen shoulder before. Is it possible to get a frozen knee?
Patient Education • Panorama Orthopedics & Spine C...My husband lost a leg while on active duty in Iraq this year. The VA wants him to be part of a study on amputees. They've given him a prosthetic device at no cost to us. Does this obligate us to be a part of the study? We're just not up to it right now. What is a resurfaced patella? I see it in the surgeon's report on my new total knee replacement. I don't remember ever hearing about that.
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Monterey Joint Replacement and Sports Medicine - Common Ques...Sprains, strains, ligament injuries, muscle injuries and athletic injuries to soft tissue or bone are common causes of pain. In addition, acute injury and chronic conditions such as arthritis are common pain sources.
Related QuestionsWhat is frozen shoulder?
Frequently Asked QuestionsFrozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is a condition in which the tissues around the shoulder joint stiffen, scar tissue forms, and shoulder movements become difficult and painful. It can develop when you stop using the joint normally because of pain, other injury, or a chronic health condition, such as diabetes. Any shoulder problem can lead to frozen shoulder if you do not work to maintain its full range of motion.
Related QuestionsSports Injuries & ChiropracticA frozen shoulder (known also as adhesive capsulitis) is a condition that occasionally occurs in older athletes. The shoulder joint is a ball and socket type joint. The top of the humerus bone (ball) fits into the socket of the shoulder and is called the glenohumeral joint. It is this joint and the surrounding capsule that becomes inflamed. It is thought a frozen shoulder may come on as a result of a previous injury, but also can come on for no apparent reason.Related Questions
I've heard people say that vibration exercise helps with anti aging. How is this possible?
WAVExercise & Nutrition - Frequently Asked Questions on Vibr...There are many factors that go with aging. Inactivity and stress are two. WAVE exercise practically takes 15 minutes a day, three times per week. We have found that compliance with WAVE exercise is considerably higher than with regular exercise. In addition, vibration exercise has been shown to decrease the stress hormone cortisol.
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About the Greater Alleghenies Region American Red Cross: Fre...Individuals who donate every two weeks are giving through a special process called apheresis. During this process, platelets are collected by separating them from the other parts of the blood. Blood is taken from one arm, passed through a blood cell separator, where the needed parts of the blood are removed, and the remainder returned through the other arm to the donor.
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Patient Education • Panorama Orthopedics & Spine C...Is it possible to have bursitis of the knee? I've had shoulder bursitis. Now my knee is acting up much the same way.
Related QuestionsI've heard a lot about ACL tears in the knee. Are PCL tears just as bad?
Patient Education • Panorama Orthopedics & Spine C...Before having a total knee replacement, my doctor insists that I go to physical therapy. This is called preoperative treatment. Why is this necessary? I'm really ready for the operation. What is a bone bruise? After a car accident that dislocated my hip, I found out I also had a bone bruise around my knee. I'm 62 years old and have very bad knees from arthritis. I make my living cleaning other people's houses.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsThe most catastrophic complication of a knee replacement surgery is infection. The prosthesis has to be removed and a surgery for cleaning the infection needs to be done. Heavy antibiotics are needed which are very expensive. A repeat surgery for re-implantation will turn out to be very expensive. It is also likely that the only solution is fusion of the knee. This way the knee never moves again.
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Regional Orthopedic CenterI injured my left shoulder in a hang gliding accident. It's odd, but I feel as if my right shoulder is affected by my left shoulder problems. Is this possible? The right shoulder just doesn't seem to move as smoothly as before the accident. What is the "drive-through sign?" I read the surgeon's report after shoulder surgery and this is listed. What is an "interscalene brachial plexus block?" I'm having a shoulder manipulation. This was written in the doctor's orders.
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Faq'sAnswer: As we grow older we all have some legacies of previous sports played or work related injuries. With Karate training you can simply work around them, if something in the training is not good for you, we can do something else. The general rule is: It is your body and you know it best, so when training be aware of anything that may upset your injury. In principle, Karate training strengthens the back muscles, and also the muscles and tendons around the shoulders and knees.
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Regional Orthopedic CenterOur daughter tore the cartilage in her shoulder playing volleyball. We watched a short video that showed us how the surgeon is going to repair the problem. I didn't really understand what the portals are that they talked about. It seems like these are important, but I didn't really get it. From a simple fall, I ended up with a broken arm and a torn rotator cuff. The surgeon is talking about me needing a joint replacement.
Related QuestionsI was told that I have a frozen shoulder. What can I do about it?
LovingLife: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (lovinglife.org...Unfortunately the person who diagnosed your shoulder as "frozen" may mean something different than we do when we call a shoulder muscle "frozen". In our work a muscle is called "frozen" when during a standard muscle test for that muscle, the muscle does not release (i.e., test "weak") when a signal is sent from the brain to release. (Another term for this condition would be "hypertonic".
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Frequently Asked Questions | Brainerd Lakes Eye Care | Crosb...YAG lasers are used in a later procedure to create a clear opening in the lens-containing membrane, if the membrane becomes cloudy in the months following the original cataract removal. Nowadays, cataract patients who have intraocular lenses (IOLs) implanted during surgery may need reading glasses for close vision, but that's about it. People who don't receive IOLs wear contact lenses for distance vision, with reading glasses for close up.
Related QuestionsI've heard you podcast your courses. Where can I find them?
Frequently Asked QuestionsE-Commerce Podcast from my Spring 2006 E-Commerce course is avaialble at: http://www.gallaugher.com/ecpodcastsspring2006.html and at iTunes. Please let me know if you've used the podcasts. I value the feedback! Other podcasts will be accessible from my main web page as they become available.
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ROMANTASY Frequently asked questionsYes and no. It is very important that you have a well-fitting sturdy underbust hourglass corset that is seasoned, and then attend to proper nutrition, diet, exercise and a gradual lacing down process in order to avoid damaging the corset or your body. It is best to be sure you understand the proper and moderate steps needed to "train" your waist down to a temporary or permanent waist reduction.
Related QuestionsI've heard you can have shock therapy for calcium deposits in the shoulder. How does this work?
Regional Orthopedic CenterWhat is calcific tendinitis? My mother had an X-ray and this is what they found that's causing her shoulder pain. What kind of anesthesia can I expect to have with a Bankart repair? I've had bad reactions to drugs in the past. I went on-line and found an article about a new way to repair shoulder separations. The surgeons used a tendon graft from one of the wrist muscles. They say it was nearly as strong as the normal joint.
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Nichols carpet cleaning for Dublin,San Ramon,Danville,Alamo,...No. In fact, many of the major carpet mills today recommend professional cleaning at least once per year. The build up of soil in your carpet in combination with foot traffic creates abrasion that breaks down your carpets' fibers. The higher the traffic in a given area, the more often the carpet will need cleaning.
Related QuestionsI've heard about "zero waste," but is such a thing really possible?
FAQs - King County EcoConsumer - King County Solid Waste Div...Zero waste of resources is a visionary goal that aims for 100 percent efficiency in the use of energy, materials and resources. It may not be completely achievable right now, but that's not the point. Most zero waste proponents don't agonize about whether absolute "zero waste" is really possible. Rather, they say that trying to eliminate the concept of waste is what's really important.
Related QuestionsIs it possible to get a total knee replacement designed for women?
Patient Education • Panorama Orthopedics & Spine C...I'm 14-years old and a cross-country athlete. Two weeks ago I was playing basketball with some friends. I did a perfect lay up but when I landed, someone knocked into my leg from the side. Now I have a torn MCL and ACL. I've been told to wait for the MCL to heal and then have the ACL repaired. Can't these both be done together? I don't want to miss the cross-country season. My mother had a total knee replacement and was transferred from the hospital to a transitional unit.
Related QuestionsWill Pilates help with my knee/shoulder/low back pain?
FAQ: Pilates Unlimited Inc. - Vancouver, BCPilates seems to be quite effective with rehabilitation and post-rehabilitation. Make sure that you get an instructor to help you who has some experience and knowledge of rehabilitation and then discuss your problem with him/her. Of course, always check with your physician before starting any fitness or rehabilitation program.
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Martine Dedek, Pilates, DFA, and YBR Certified Instructor, S...Pilates is quite effective with rehabilitation and post-rehabilitation. A Pilates workout is gentle and controlled with no sudden jarring actions. Make sure you let me know about your injuries and/or pain so that I can modify exercises to better suit your needs.
Related QuestionsAre the negative stories I've heard about Sunrider true?
Frequently Asked QuestionsSunrider is a successful international company operating in over 40 countries. Like every large global company, Sunrider has faced challenges, rumors and criticisms in its history. More importantly, it has weathered tough times and come through even stronger. While we embrace the opportunities the Internet affords, we understand that people can post negative stories and criticisms about Sunrider or find disputes that have long been resolved.
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Adderall: Frequently Asked QuestionsThere have been 11 reported cases of psychotic reaction from among 7,000,000 prescriptions for Adderall written since 1996.
Related QuestionsI've heard so much about the Maverick Meat Grinder, where can I buy one?
BARF for Beginners - Most Frequently Asked QuestionsYou can purchase the Maverick Grinder directly at Pierce Food Service Equipment, Inc. This site does not endorse this grinder, but does endorse the grinder from Northern Tools (photo to the left). This comes from my personal research, comparison of many grinders and the actual use of this product. When you get to Northern Tools, simply type in the product # 168620 (numbers only) at the top of the page in the search box, and you'll be taken directly to the recommended grinder.
Related QuestionsHow come I've never heard of this before?
Heather Young's Health Options: Frequently Asked QuestionsThis type of testing is fairly new to the United States, although Meridian testing had been happening in Europe and Eastern countries for centuries. It is only in the last few years of the computer revolution that the testing had become fast and accurate enough to be utilized enough in most offices. Luckily there are many books about health and wellness. See the attached recommended reading list for more information.
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