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We found about 130 results for Treatments for Bone Disorders
  1. Bone Spur Discusses bone spur, a bony growth formed on normal bone. Includes info on common sites forbone spurs like the heel and shoulder. Covers causes, symptoms, and how they are diagnosed. Discusses treatment with medicines or surgery.
  2. Broken Nose (Nasal Fracture) Covers how broken noses can happen. Discusses symptoms such as nose pain, swelling, and crooked or bent appearance. Covers diagnosis and treatment. Also covers possible complications, such as infection and breathing difficulty.
  3. Patellar Tracking Disorder Discusses patellar tracking disorder, a problem that causes kneecap instability. Covers causes and symptoms. Covers treatment with physical therapy and surgery for severe cases. Links to exercises that can be done at home.
  4. Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) Discusses temporomandibular disorders (TMD, TMJ). Describes symptoms, including problems with jaw movement, pain in and around the jaw joints, and headaches caused by bruxism. Discusses treatment with occlusal splints. Offers home treatment tips.
  5. Patellar Tracking Disorder: Exercises Provides step-by-step instructions and photos for doing easy and then more intense exercises for patellar tracking disorder.
  6. Temporomandibular Disorder: Should I Have Surgery for Jaw Pain? Guides through decision to have surgery for jaw pain (TMD). Includes symptoms of temporomandibular disorders and treatment options. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.
  7. Temporomandibular Disorders: Ways to Ease Pain
  8. Physical Therapy for Temporomandibular Disorders
  9. Debridement for Rotator Cuff Disorders
  10. Osteosarcoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  11. Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  12. Soft Tissue Sarcoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  13. Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  14. Childhood Rhabdomyosarcoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  15. Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  16. Brace (Orthotic) Treatment for Scoliosis
  17. Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  18. Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia/Other Myeloid Malignancies Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  19. Knee Arthritis: Nonsurgical Treatments Learn about different treatmentsfor knee arthritis other than surgery.
  20. Treatment for ACL Injuries in Children and Teens
  21. Home Treatment for Herniated Disc Pain Learn how home treatment of back and leg pain from a herniated disc can help you avoid surgery.
  22. Knee Arthritis: Treatments Learn about the different treatment options for knee arthritis, and hear stories of what others have tried.
  23. Childhood Leukemia: Understanding Treatment Learn about some of the treatment options for childhood leukemia.
  24. ACL Injury: Exercises to Do Before Treatment
  25. Spinal Stenosis: Home Treatment and Physical Therapy Learn how home treatment and physical therapy can help you avoid surgery.
  26. Scaphoid Fracture of the Wrist Discusses a break in the scaphoid bone, one of the bones in the wrist. Covers causes and symptoms, such as pain, tenderness, and swelling. Discusses diagnosis using X-rays. Covers treatment with arm cast, splint, or surgery.
  27. Scoliosis: Wearing a Brace
  28. Paraffin Wax for Arthritis
  29. Nose Injuries Briefly discusses causes of nose injuries from sports, hobbies, and work-related activities. Covers seriousness of a broken nose and possible complications. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
  30. Sciatica Covers causes of sciatica such as a bulging or ruptured disc, spinal stenosis, and bone spurs. Looks at symptoms such as pain in your back or buttocks. Includes treatment with a cold pack, medicines, and exercises to relieve pain.
  31. Osteoporosis Covers causes and symptoms of osteoporosis in women. Looks at treatment with medicine. Includes steps to slow bone loss with exercise, eating healthy foods, and quitting smoking. Covers protecting yourself from falling to prevent broken bones.
  32. Hammer, Claw, and Mallet Toes Discusses causes and symptoms of hammer, claw, and mallet toes. Covers diagnosis and treatment options. Also offers home treatment tips.
  33. Dupuytren's Disease Describes disease and factors that increase risk. Covers symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
  34. Ganglions Discusses ganglions, small cysts that look like bumps often on hands and wrists. Covers exams and tests used to diagnose ganglions. Covers nonsurgical and surgical treatment options. Offers home treatment tips.
  35. Flatfoot (Pes Planus) Defines flatfoot, its causes, and who is affected by the condition. Lists symptoms and discusses treatment options. Offers pictures of exercises that may help.
  36. Necrotizing Fasciitis (Flesh-Eating Bacteria) Discusses rare flesh-eating bacterial infection. Includes info on Fournier gangrene. Covers symptoms and how it is diagnosed. Looks at treatment with medicine, surgery, and oxygen therapy. Covers treatment for complications caused by the infection.
  37. Plantar Fasciitis Covers plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. Discusses causes, including flat feet and tight Achilles tendon. Covers treatment to relieve pain and improve strength and flexibility. Discusses what increases your risk and offers prevention tips.
  38. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Covers the four courses of MS: relapsing-remitting, secondary progressive, primary progressive, and progressive relapse. Discusses early and advanced symptoms. Also covers complications. Discusses diagnosis and treatment. Includes info on pregnancy and MS.
  39. Baker's Cyst Discusses Baker's cyst (also called popliteal cyst), a pocket of fluid that forms a lump behind the knee. Covers causes such as swelling from arthritis and knee injury. Discusses symptoms. Covers treatment, including things to do at home and surgery.
  40. Fibromyalgia Information on fibromyalgia, a syndrome that causes people to feel pain even when there is no injury. Covers symptoms and how it is diagnosed. Includes info on treatments such as medicines, exercise therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
  41. Clubfoot Describes clubfoot and what causes it. Covers symptoms and diagnosis. Also covers treatment, including surgery and nonsurgical methods. Offers info on when clubfoot might point to a more serious problem.
  42. Inguinal Hernia Provides information on hernias. Focuses on inguinal hernias. Briefly describes femoral and abdominal wall hernias. Covers symptoms and treatment with surgery.
  43. Cervical Spinal Stenosis Covers narrowing of spinal canal in the neck. Looks at symptoms like pain or numbness in neck, shoulders, arms, hands, or legs caused by squeezing of nerves and cord. Discusses treatment with medicine, exercise, physical therapy, and surgery.
  44. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Discusses carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition caused by pressure on the median nerve. Covers causes and symptoms such as tingling or numbness in the hand, forearm, or wrist. Discusses what increases your risk. Covers nonsurgical and surgical treatment.
  45. Broken Toe Briefly covers symptoms and diagnosis of a broken toe. Discusses treatment options, which include home care and surgery.
  46. Broken Rib Discusses symptoms of a broken (fractured) rib, such as pain and difficulty when breathing and pain around fractured area. Covers how broken ribs are diagnosed. Looks at treatment choices. Offers home care tips to prevent pneumonia.
  47. Tennis Elbow Covers symptoms of tennis elbow, including pain around the elbow. Covers activities that increase risk, like gardening, swimming, and golf. Looks at treatment options, including surgery. Offers prevention tips, including photos of exercises that may help.
  48. Ankylosing Spondylitis Discusses ankylosing spondylitis, a condition that causes pain, stiffness, and swelling in the spine. Covers causes, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment.
  49. Lyme Disease Discusses Lyme disease, an infection spread by ticks. Includes info on deer ticks. Covers symptoms and Lyme disease tests. Covers treatment with antibiotics. Includes info on complications from not treating Lyme disease. Offers prevention tips.
  50. Degenerative Disc Disease Covers causes and symptoms of changes in your spinal discs as you age. Includes changes that can result in back or neck pain, osteoarthritis, herniated disc, and spinal stenosis. Looks at treatment with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
  51. Facial Problems, Noninjury Briefly discusses causes of facial problems, including skin conditions and infections, and health conditions with facial symptoms. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
  52. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Covers the causes and symptoms of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, also called juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Looks at treatment with NSAIDs, physical therapy, and possibly shots of steroid medicine. Includes tips for helping your child cope with JIA.
  53. Osteoarthritis Covers the causes and symptoms of osteoarthritis. Covers possible treatments with over-the-counter pain medicines and prescription medicines. Includes info on home treatment for joint pain, including using heat or ice, staying at a healthy weight, and exercise.
  54. Dupuytren's Disease: Should I Have Hand Surgery? Guides through decision to have surgery for Dupuytren's disease. Includes other treatmentsfor Dupuytren's disease. Describes the two types of surgery usually done. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.
  55. Lumbar Herniated Disc Discusses herniated disc, which is also called a slipped or ruptured disc. Covers symptoms like back pain, numbness, and weakness. Looks at sciatica and bulging disc. Discusses nonsurgical and surgical treatment options. Offers prevention tips.
  56. Lumbar Herniated Disc: Should I Have Surgery? Guides you through the decision to have surgery for a herniated disc in the low back. Describes the types of surgery available, as well as nonsurgical treatment. Lists the benefits and risks of both types of treatment. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
  57. Elbow Problems, Noninjury Briefly discusses conditions, such as gout, pinched nerve, bursitis, tennis elbow, and golfer's elbow, that may cause elbow problems. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
  58. Leg Problems, Noninjury Briefly discusses symptoms of leg problems not caused by injury. Covers symptoms like pain, swelling, cramps, numbness, tingling, weakness, and lumps and bumps under the skin. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
  59. Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation (RICE)
  60. Postoperative Problems Briefly discusses possible problems that may occur after surgery. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
  61. Finger, Hand, and Wrist Problems, Noninjury Briefly discusses finger, hand, and wrist problems caused by overuse or health conditions, such as arthritis. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
  62. Rheumatoid Arthritis Covers causes and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Looks at treatment with medicine, exercise, and lifestyle changes. Discusses things you can do at home to relieve your symptoms and help control the disease. Includes importance of regular checkups.
  63. RICE: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation Learn steps you can take at home to reduce pain and swelling after a sprain or strain.
  64. Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Should I Have Surgery? Guides you through treatment choices for lumbar spinal stenosis. Covers tests used to diagnose and guide treatment. Discusses treatment with medicines, lifestyle changes, physical therapy, or surgery. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
  65. Heat After an Injury
  66. Small Joint Surgery for Osteoarthritis
  67. Rotator Cuff Problems: Should I Have Surgery? Guides you through the decision to have surgery for rotator cuff disorders. Lists risks and benefits of surgery. Talks about other treatment. Explains rehabilitation for rotator cuff surgery. Includes interactive tool to help you decide.
  68. Arm Problems, Noninjury Briefly discusses problems like swelling or arm pain caused by overuse or health conditions such as arthritis. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
  69. Neck Problems and Injuries Briefly discusses causes of neck problems or injuries, including common activities, sudden injuries, overuse, and health conditions that may cause problems. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
  70. Toe, Foot, and Ankle Problems, Noninjury Briefly discusses possible causes of toe, foot, and ankle problems. Covers symptoms like pain, cramps, numbness, tingling, and skin conditions. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
  71. Deciding About Spinal Stenosis Surgery Compare the pros and cons of having surgery for spinal stenosis.
  72. Back Surgery for Spinal Stenosis: Returning Home Learn how to care for yourself after back surgery for spinal stenosis.
  73. Plantar Fasciitis: Should I Have Surgery for Heel Pain? Guides through the decision to have surgery for plantar fasciitis to relieve foot and heel pain. Covers alternative treatments, including stretching exercises and orthotics. Discusses risks. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
  74. Plantar Fasciitis: Exercises Discusses exercises to stretch and strengthen the plantar fascia ligament and Achilles tendon. Includes step-by-step instructions and photos for each exercise.
  75. Hip Fracture Covers causes of hip fractures. Includes list of things that increase risk. Describes symptoms and how hip fractures are diagnosed. Covers treatment choices. Offers prevention tips, including ways to slow osteoporosis.
  76. Spinal Stenosis Surgery: How Others Decided Hear what others thought about when deciding whether to have back surgery.
  77. Groin Problems and Injuries Briefly discusses groin problems and injuries. Looks at acute injuries, hernias, and rashes and at groin problems in children. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
  78. Hip Fracture Repair (Hip Pinning)
  79. Hip Fracture Surgery Learn about surgery to repair a broken or fractured hip and what to expect.
  80. Taking Care of a Cast or Splint Learn how to take care of your cast or splint at home.
  81. Rotator Cuff Problems: Exercises You Can Do at Home Provides overview and step-by-step instructions for starting stretches and strength-building exercises for rotator cuff problems. Includes checking with doctor or physical therapist before doing any exercises.
  82. Hip Repair Surgery: Returning Home Get tips on how to take care of yourself at home after hip repair surgery.
  83. Elbow Injuries Briefly discusses common causes of elbow injuries from sports, hobbies, or work-related issues, including sudden injuries and those caused by overuse. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
  84. Spinal Manipulation Learn the basics about spinal manipulation as a treatment option for back pain.
  85. Achilles Tendon Rupture: Should I Have Surgery? Guides through decision to have surgery for an Achilles tendon rupture. Describes different types of treatment and when surgery is the best option. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.
  86. ACL Injury: Should I Have Knee Surgery? Guides through decision to have knee surgery for an ACL injury. Compares surgery to rest, exercise, and rehabilitation as treatment for an ACL injury. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.
  87. Inguinal Hernia: Should I Have Surgery Now, or Should I Wait? Guides you through decision to have inguinal hernia surgery. Looks at the two types of surgery for treatment. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.
  88. Physical Rehabilitation for ACL Injuries
  89. Facial Injuries Briefly discusses common causes of minor and serious facial injuries. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
  90. Leg Injuries Briefly discusses symptoms of leg injuries caused during sports or recreational activities, work-related tasks, and work or projects around home. Includes bruises, swelling, sprains, pulled muscles, and broken bones. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
  91. Back Surgery for Spinal Stenosis: Before Your Surgery Learn how surgery for spinal stenosis pain is done and what you need to know to prepare for the surgery.
  92. Complementary Medicine for Arthritis
  93. Scoliosis: Should My Child Have Surgery? Guides through decision to have your child have surgery for scoliosis. Discusses curves of the spine and when surgery is normally the best choice for treatment. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.
  94. Interactive Tool: Should I Consider Surgery for My Low Back Problem? Asks questions that help you find out if your low back problem might be helped by surgery. Results help you talk with your doctor about back pain or other symptoms like leg pain. Helps you talk with your doctor about surgery and other treatment options.
  95. Spondyloarthropathies Covers causes and symptoms of spondyloarthropathies, a family of long-term (chronic) diseases of joints. Looks at specific symptoms of each type. Discusses treatment with mild exercise, over-the-counter medicines, and other options.
  96. Arthritis: Should I Have Shoulder Replacement Surgery? Guides through decision to have shoulder replacement surgery. Discusses what happens in shoulder replacement and what to expect after surgery. Also covers other treatments that you might try to manage osteoarthritis. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
  97. Chiropractic
  98. Gout Includes information on gout, a type of arthritis caused by too much uric acid in the body. Info on symptoms, including swelling and pain that is often in the big toe. Covers how a diet high in purines can raise uric acid levels. Discusses diagnosis and treatment.
  99. Hip Problems, Age 11 and Younger Briefly discusses the hip joint and various causes of hip problems in children, including problems from birth (congenital), conditions causing inflammation, and infections. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
  100. Sprained Ankle: Rehabilitation Exercises Provides step-by-step instructions for a sample set of exercises for an ankle sprain. Includes range-of-motion, stretching, strengthening, and balance exercises. Cautions that timing for starting each type of exercise depends on the care provider's recommendations.

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