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  • Integrated Orthopedic Solution Center
    • Basic Anatomy
      • Anatomy of the Bone
      • Anatomy of the Spine
      • Anatomy of the Shoulder
      • Anatomy of a Joint
      • Anatomy of the Male and Female Pelvis
      • Anatomy of the Elbow
      • Anatomy of the Knee
      • Anatomy of the Foot
      • Anatomy of the Hand
    • Orthopedic Tests and Procedures
      • Diagnostic Procedures
        • Evaluation Procedures
        • Arthrography
        • Bone Biopsy
        • Bone Densitometry
        • Bone Marrow Biopsy
        • Bone Scan
        • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Bones
        • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Spine
        • Fluoroscopy
        • Joint Aspiration
        • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissues
        • Muscle Biopsy
        • Myelogram
        • X-rays of the Extremities
        • X-rays of the Spine, Neck, or Back
        • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Spine and Brain
      • Orthopedic Treatments
        • Arthrography
        • Arthroplasty
        • Arthroscopy
        • Bone Biopsy
        • Bone Densitometry
        • Bone Marrow Biopsy
        • Bone Scan
        • Bunion Surgery
        • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Bones
        • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Spine
        • Fluoroscopy
        • Joint Aspiration
        • Knee Ligament Repair
        • Laminectomy
        • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissues
        • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Spine and Brain
        • Muscle Biopsy
        • Myelogram
        • Rotator Cuff Repair
        • X-rays of the Extremities
        • X-rays of the Spine, Neck, or Back
      • The Orthopedic Treatment Team
      • New Ways to Fix Old Joints
      • New Options Can Fix Broken Bones
      • Chronic Pain
      • Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
    • Orthopedic Conditions and Disorders
      • Back and Neck
        • Torticollis (Wryneck)
        • Whiplash Injury
        • Kyphosis
        • What to Do About a Pain in the Neck
        • What Is Spinal Stenosis?
        • Basic Back Care
        • Back Pain: It May Not Be What You Think
        • Massage Therapy for Back Pain
        • When Back Pain Needs Care Now
        • How to Recover From a Back Injury
        • Caring for a Bad Back
        • Weighing the Risks, Benefits of Back Surgery
        • Help Your Back Work for You
        • 5 Exercises to Prevent an Aching Neck
        • Watch that Backpack Load
        • Low Back Pain
        • Neck Pain
        • Scoliosis
      • Shoulder and Elbow
        • Overview of Shoulder Problems
        • Common Injuries of the Shoulder
        • Preventing Shoulder Pain and Injury
        • Shoulder Dislocation
        • Shoulder Tendonitis
        • Rotator Cuff Injury
        • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
        • Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
        • Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's and Baseball Elbow)
      • Hand and Wrist
        • Hand Pain and Problems
        • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
        • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
        • Overview of Hand Surgery
        • Diagnosing Hand Conditions
        • Dupuytren's Contracture
      • Hip
        • Hip Fracture
        • Osteoarthritis
        • Sciatica
        • Evaluation Procedures
        • Treatment Plans
        • Is It Time for a New Joint?
        • Arthroscopy
        • Joint Replacement Surgery
        • All About Hip Replacements
        • Hip Replacement Surgery
      • Knee
        • Knee Pain and Problems
        • Torn Meniscus
        • Ligament Injuries to the Knee
        • Evaluation Procedures
        • Treatment Plans
        • Arthroscopy
        • Joint Replacement Surgery
        • Knee Replacement Surgery
      • Leg and Foot
        • Foot Pain and Problems
        • Essential Foot Care
        • Foot Care for Walkers
        • Bone Spurs Are a Thorny Problem
        • Are Feet at Fault for Back, Hip, and Knee Woes?
        • Stretches for Your Lower Legs
        • Help for Heel Pain
        • Fractures
      • Bone Tumors
        • Benign
          • Chondroblastoma
          • Enchondroma
          • Giant Cell Tumor
          • Osteochondroma
        • Cancer
          • Chondrosarcoma
          • Ewing Sarcoma
          • Myeloma Bone Disease / Multiple Myeloma
          • Osteosarcoma
      • Other Bone Conditions
        • Fibrous Dysplasia
        • Osteogenesis Imperfecta
        • Osteomyelitis
        • Paget's Disease of the Bone
        • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
        • Avascular Necrosis
    • Arthritis and Rheumatic Disorders
      • Understanding Arthritis
        • About Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases
        • Arthritis
        • Statistics
        • Diagnosing Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases
        • Anatomy of a Joint
        • Understanding Joint Pain
      • Types of Arthritis
        • Bursitis
        • Fibromyalgia
        • Gout
        • Infectious Arthritis
        • Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
        • Osteoarthritis
        • How to Prevent Osteoarthritis
        • Psoriatic Arthritis
        • Reactive Arthritis (Reiter's Syndrome)
        • Rheumatoid Arthritis
        • Ankylosing Spondylitis
      • Types of Rheumatic Disorders
        • Raynaud's Phenomenon
        • Scleroderma
        • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Lupus)
      • Treatment of Arthritis
        • Treatment for Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases
        • A Closer Look at Arthritis Treatments
        • Seven Proven Treatments for Arthritis Pain
        • Your Arthritis Health Care Team
      • Living With Arthritis
        • Living With a Rheumatic Disease
        • Essential Self-Care for Arthritis
        • Taking Control of Your Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain
        • Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis
        • Managing Arthritis With Exercise
        • Arthritis and Exercise: Q and A
        • Trying to Control Rheumatoid Arthritis
        • Rheumatoid Arthritis Raises Heart Attack Risk
        • Action Plan for Osteoarthritis
        • Understanding Your Osteoarthritis Medication
        • Ways to Reduce the Impact of Osteoarthritis
    • Osteoporosis
      • About Osteoporosis
      • Boning Up on Osteoporosis
      • Osteoporosis: Evaluate Your Risk
      • Bone Density Test
      • The Exercise and Osteoporosis Connection
      • Build Your Bones With Exercise
      • The Healthy-Bones Diet
      • Keeping an Eye on Your Bones
      • Among the Missing: Vitamin D
      • Rally With Sally Fields for Bone Health
    • Fractures
      • Fractures
      • Hip Fracture
      • Sprains, Strains, Breaks: What’s the Difference?
      • Sports and Fractures
      • You Can Head Off Stress Fractures
      • Bone Density Test
      • Cast Types and Maintenance Instructions
      • Crutch Walking
    • Sports Injuries
      • Sprains and Strains
        • Sports and Soft-Tissue Injuries
        • Understanding Joint Pain
        • Tendonitis
        • The Best Ways to Treat, Prevent Tendinitis
        • Sprains, Strains, Breaks: What’s the Difference?
        • Ankle Sprains and Strains
        • Sprained Ankles Need Attention
      • Treating Sports Injuries
        • Ice Packs vs. Warm Compresses For Pain
        • Exercise: The Right Program and the Right Preparation
        • Exercise and the Aging Person
        • Sports Injuries: When to Call the Doc
      • Preventing Sports Injuries
        • How to Avoid Sports Injuries
        • Preventing Sports Injuries
        • Sports Safety
        • Sports and Fractures
        • Avoiding Joint Injuries
        • Dislocations
        • Overuse Injuries
        • What to Do About a Sports Injury
        • Lumbar Strain (Weight Lifter's Back)
        • Tips for Preventing an ACL Knee Ligament Injury
        • Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee)
        • Sports-Related Knee Injuries
        • Knees Are Casualties of Women's Sports
        • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner's Knee)
        • Shin Splints
        • Avoiding Those Common Running Injuries
        • Focus on Design, Fit When Choosing Shoes
        • You Can Head Off Stress Fractures
        • Dehydration and Heat Stroke
        • Snowboarding? Avoid Spills on the Hills
        • Trampoline Troubles
        • Heat-Related Illnesses (Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke)
    • Preventing Injuries at Work
      • Ergonomics
        • How to Prevent Back Pain at Work
        • Increase Your Computing Comfort
        • How 'Healthy' Is Your Workstation?
        • How to Avoid At-the-Desk Injuries
        • How to Sit More Comfortably on the Job
      • Prevention and Exercise
        • Basic Back Care
        • Stretches for Your Lower Back
        • Stretches for Your Lower Legs
    • Orthopedic Conditions and Children
      • Congential and Hereditary Disorders
        • Metatarsus Adductus
        • Congenital Limb Defects
        • Osteogenesis Imperfecta
        • Congenital Hand Deformities
        • Clubfoot
        • Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
        • Muscular Dystrophy
      • Growth-Related Disorders
        • Nursemaid's Elbow
        • Tibial Torsion
        • Femoral Anteversion
        • Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease
        • Lordosis
        • Kyphosis
        • Osgood-Schlatter Disease
        • Scoliosis
    • More Resources
      • Interactive Tools
        • Calculators
          • Child's Estimated Adult Height Calculator
        • Quizzes
          • Aging Quiz
          • Arthritis Quiz
          • Alternative Arthritis Treatment Quiz
          • Back Care Quiz
          • Back Pain Quiz
          • Bunions, Corns and Hammertoes Quiz
          • Calcium Quiz
          • Foot Health Quiz
          • Growth Plate Quiz
          • Knee Care Quiz
          • Osteoarthritis Quiz
          • Osteoporosis Quiz
          • Rheumatoid Arthritis Quiz
          • Repetitive-Stress Injuries Quiz
          • Scoliosis Quiz
          • Shoulder Quiz
          • Spine Health Quiz
          • Sprains and Strains Quiz
          • Swimming Quiz
          • Snow Sports Safety Quiz
        • Risk Assessments
          • Osteoporosis Risk Assessment for Women
      • Multimedia
        • Animations
          • Arthroscopy
          • Hip Replacement
        • Podcasts
          • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissues
          • Bone Densitometry
          • Rotator Cuff Repair
          • Hip Replacement Surgery
          • Bone Marrow Biopsy
          • Arthroscopy
          • Muscle Biopsy
          • Bone Biopsy
          • Myelogram
          • Bunion Surgery
          • Arthrography
          • Knee Ligament Repair
          • Joint Aspiration
          • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Spine and Brain
          • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Spine
        • Videos
          • ACL Injuries
          • Bursitis
          • Hip Arthritis and Replacement
          • Meniscal Injuries
          • Rotator Cuff Tendinitis/Tear
          • Shoulder Arthritis and Replacement
          • Total Knee Replacement
          • Osteoarthritis
      • Glossary
        • Glossary - Orthopedic Center
      • Online Resources
        • Online Resources - Orthopedic Center
    • Extras
      • Basic Anatomy
        • Fast Facts
          • Basic Anatomy 1
          • Basic Anatomy 2
      • Orthopedic Test and Procedures
        • Fast Facts
          • Understanding Joint Arthroscopy 1
          • Understanding Joint Arthroscopy 2
        • Section Features - Multimedia
          • Animation
            • Arthroscopy
          • Podcasts
            • Myelogram
        • Diagnostic Procedures
          • Section Features - Multimedia
            • Podcasts
              • Arthrography
        • Orthopedic Treatments
          • Section Features - Multimedia
            • Podcasts
              • Knee Ligament Repair
      • Orthopedic Conditions and Disorders
        • Fast Facts
          • Caring for the Shoulders and Extremities 1
          • About Joint Replacement 1
        • Section Features - Multimedia
          • Animation
            • Hip Replacement
          • Videos
            • Rotator Cuff Tendinitis/Tear
        • Back and Neck
          • Fast Facts
            • Caring for the Back and Spine 1
            • Caring for the Back and Spine 2
          • Section Features
            • Quizzes
              • Back Pain Quiz
          • Section Features - Multimedia
            • Podcasts
              • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Spine
        • Shoulder and Elbow
          • Fast Facts
            • Caring for the Shoulders and Extremities 1
            • Caring for the Shoulders and Extremities 2
          • Section Features
            • Quizzes
              • Shoulder Quiz
          • Section Features - Multimedia
            • Videos
              • Shoulder Arthritis and Replacement
        • Hand and Wrist
          • Section Features
            • Quizzes
              • Repetitive-Stress Injuries Quiz
          • Section Features - Multimedia
            • Podcasts
              • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissues
        • Hip
          • Fast Facts
            • About Joint Replacement 2
            • About Joint Replacement 1
          • Section Features - Multimedia
            • Videos
              • Hip Arthritis and Replacement
        • Knee
          • Fast Facts
            • About Joint Replacement 2
            • About Joint Replacement 1
          • Section Features
            • Quizzes
              • Knee Care Quiz
          • Section Features - Multimedia
            • Videos
              • Total Knee Replacement
        • Leg and Foot
          • Section Features
            • Quizzes
              • Foot Health Quiz
          • Section Features - Multimedia
            • Podcasts
              • Bunion Surgery
        • Bone Tumors
          • Section Features - Multimedia
            • Podcasts
              • Bone Biopsy
      • Arthritis and Rheumatic Disorders
        • Fast Facts
          • Understanding Osteoarthritis 1
          • Understanding Osteoarthritis 2
        • Section Features
          • Quizzes
            • Arthritis Quiz
        • Section Features - Multimedia
          • Videos
            • Osteoarthritis
        • Understanding Arthritis
          • Section Features - Multimedia
            • Podcasts
              • Joint Aspiration
        • Types of Arthritis
          • Section Features
            • Quizzes
              • Rheumatoid Arthritis Quiz
          • Section Features - Multimedia
            • Videos
              • Bursitis
        • Treatment of Arthritis
          • Section Features
            • Quizzes
              • Alternative Arthritis Treatment Quiz
      • Osteoporosis
        • Fast Facts
          • Facts About Osteoporosis 1
          • Facts About Osteoporosis 2
        • Section Features
          • Quizzes
            • Osteoporosis Quiz
        • Section Features - Multimedia
          • Podcasts
            • Bone Densitometry
      • Fractures
        • Fast Facts
          • Broken Bones 1
          • Broken Bones 2
        • Section Features
          • Quizzes
            • Calcium Quiz
        • Section Features - Multimedia
          • Podcasts
            • Bone Densitometry
      • Sports Injuries
        • Fast Facts
          • Sports Injuries 1
          • Sports Injuries 2
        • Section Features
          • Quizzes
            • Snow Sports Safety Quiz
        • Section Features - Multimedia
          • Videos
            • ACL Injuries
        • Sprains and Strains
          • Section Features
            • Quizzes
              • Sprains and Strains Quiz
      • Preventing Injuries at Work
        • Fast Facts
          • Preventing Injuries at Work 1
          • Preventing Injuries at Work 2
        • Section Features
          • Quizzes
            • Repetitive-Stress Injuries Quiz
            • Back Care Quiz
      • Orthopedic Conditions and Children
        • Fast Facts
          • Orthopedics and children 1
          • Orthopedics and children 2
        • Section Features
          • Calculators
            • Child's Estimated Adult Height Calculator
          • Quizzes
            • Growth Plate Quiz
      • Getting Started
        • Rotating
          • Arthritis
          • Basic Back Care
          • Sprains and Strains Quiz
        • Fixed
          • Hip Replacement
      • Know Your Risks
        • Osteoporosis Risk Assessment for Women