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Diagnosis and Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis

About 1.5 million people in the United States have rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is a chronic, autoimmune disease… Read More

November 15, 2018

What is Knee Plica Syndrome?

The knee is a made up of a variety of complex soft tissues. Enclosing the knee joint is a fold… Read More

October 30, 2018

What is Osgood-Schlatter Disease?

Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common cause of knee pain in growing adolescents. It is characterized by the inflammation of the… Read More

October 26, 2018

What Is Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome?

Sinding-Larsen-Johansson, or SLJ, syndrome is a debilitating knee condition that most commonly affects teens during periods of rapid growth. The… Read More

October 25, 2018

Sports Injury Patellar Tendinitis

Patellar tendinitis is a health issue characterized by the inflammation of the tendon which combines the kneecap, or patella, to… Read More

October 25, 2018

Bisphosphonates: Mechanism of Action and Role in Clinical Practice

Bisphosphonates are a type of drug/medication which blocks the loss of bone density to treat osteoporosis-related ailments. They are most… Read More

October 23, 2018

What is Metastatic Bone Disease?

Cancer which develops in specific organs of the human body, including the lungs, breast, or prostate, among others, can sometimes… Read More

October 23, 2018

Bisphosphonate-Related Proximal Femoral Fractures

With the increase of osteoporosis in older adults, the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal hip fractures, such as bisphosphonate-related proximal femoral fractures, has… Read More

October 18, 2018

Impacted Femoral Neck Fractures

Hip fractures are characterized as any type of break in the upper region of the femur or thigh bone. The… Read More

October 17, 2018