Reports two new ways of targeting bone-destroying cells as of May, 2000. Discovery of the drug osteoprotegerin by Patrick Mantyh at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis that can reduce the pain of bone metastasis; Identification by Keith Hruska at Washington University School of Medicine in...
Synovial joints are often classified according to the geometric properties of the articulation. The hip joint is a spheroidal, or ball-and-socket joint, with the hemispherical femur head fitting into the acetabulum, a cavity in the pelvis. This joint structure allows movement in many directions. ...
Bone graft is often needed during orthopedic surgery. Bone removed from one site and grafted to another in the same patient is called autologous. Autologous bone graft is a good option for reconstruction of bone defects and breaks that don't heal. The il
59 Trichotillomania is a psychosomatic entity in which there is a desire to pull out one’s hair and ingest it. Patients suffering from this disorder feel instant release of tension, a sense of relief, and security. This process can lead to the formation of trichobezoars.60 Most cases of...
Patient-reported quality of life (QOL) analysis of radium-223 dichloride (Ra-223) evaluating pain relief from the phase 3 ALSYMPCA study Ra-223, a first-in-class 伪-emitter, significantly improved overall survival vs placebo (pbo) and was well tolerated (Parker. 2013; ALSYMPCA). Ra-223 ...
are more susceptible to fractures in the hip, vertebral body, and wrist.2Women face a greater risk of developing OP due to bone loss caused by the sharp decline in estrogen levels during menopause.3Moreover, estrogen-independent mechanisms, such as secondary hyperparathyroidism, chronic inflammation...
A systematic review has shown a 23% incidence of neuropathic pain among knee or hip OA patients, with considerable heterogeneity,167and gabapentin has been suggested to be helpful in dealing with OA pain.168Nerve fiber lesions can be tested by the presence of positive and negative signs.169Posit...
Osteoarthritis comprises several joint disorders characterized by articular cartilage degeneration and persistent pain, causing disability and economic burden. The incidence of osteoarthritis is rapidly increasing worldwide due to aging and obesity trend
Sit bone pain is a common problem among beginner cyclists. The sit bones are the two bones that make up the buttocks...
Hip Osteoarthritis Hip joint pain Referred pain to the knee Loss of range of motion at the hip joint Grating sound at the hip joint with certain movements Limping Knee Osteoarthritis Knee joint pain Pain from tendonitis (muscle tendons) and contractures (ligaments) ...