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Orthopedics

Orthopedics covers many of your joint, muscle, and nerve pains. Explore how to get treatment for broken bones, strained muscles, and more painful conditions that warrant a visit to the doctor.
Man rubbing sore hand
How Hand Pain Is Treated
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
woman doing side leg lift exercise
Treating Chondromalacia: Exercises to Relieve Knee Pain
Medically reviewed by Mohamad Hassan, PT, DPT
Woman applying lotion to her bare legs
Topical Relief for Muscle Pain
Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD
Close Up Of Legs Of A Sporty Man Training Up On The Stairs
How Can I Keep My Knees Healthy?
Medically reviewed by Eva Umoh Asomugha, M.D.
A woman receives knee pain treatment.
Natural Remedies for Chronic Knee Pain
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
pain in feet/hands
Hand and Foot Pain: Causes and Treatments
Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH
woman Holding Her Hand Pain While Using Laptop On Table
Massage Techniques for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
woman holding her hip in pain
How to Relieve Hip Pain
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Woman sleeping on side, back facing camera
Sleep Tips for Piriformis Syndrome: Mattress, Position, and More
By Michelle Pugle
athletic woman squatting
Are Squats Bad for Your Knees?
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Clavicle bone, illustration
Clavicle: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Isaac O. Opole, MD, PhD
Bone pain
Causes and Risk Factors of Bone Diseases
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Doctor reviewing S-rays
Everything to Know About Bone Diseases
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Photo of a man holding his foot after running.
Fascia: The Collagen That Binds Us Together
Medically reviewed by Eva Umoh Asomugha, M.D.
Muscle disease
Muscular System Diseases and How They Affect Muscles
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Myositis
Everything You Need to Know About Myositis
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Patient checkup
An Overview of Paget's Disease of Bone
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
Chiropractic adjustment
The Risks and Benefits of Spinal Manipulation
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
Back Pain. Sport injury.
An Overview of Myalgia
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
A couple running outdoors in the evening
What Is Joint Hypermobility Syndrome?
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Orthopedist meeting with patient with arm in a sling
Orthopedist: Expertise, Specialities, and Training
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Exercise ball and yoga mat
Posture and Alignment Can Worsen TMJ, But Pilates Can Help
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
MRI scan
Is an MRI Scan With Contrast Safe?
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
Scan of a knee
The Role of Joints in Your Body
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
A runner with an injured leg sitting in the road
Common Ligament Tears and How They Are Treated
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Woman breaking a cigarette in half
Effects of Smoking Cigarettes on Musculoskeletal Health
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Achilles muscle injury on running outdoors. Senior man holding knee by hands and suffering with pain. Sprain ligament.
A Look at Normal and Abnormal Function of Tendons
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
A woman during an ultrasound check up
How Schwartz-Jampel Syndrome Causes Abnormalities of Skeletal Muscles
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Illustration of the mucles and bones of the back, shoulders, arms, and side
What You Should Know About the Musculoskeletal System
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Man concerned about pain in his armpit
What are the Causes of Armpit Pain?
Medically reviewed by Eva Umoh Asomugha, M.D.
woman with shoulder pain
This Cause of Shoulder and Arm Pain Is Very Unusual
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Beautiful pregnant woman sitting on bed at home
6 Common Orthopedic Problems in Pregnant Women
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
muscle cramp
Muscle cramp causes, prevention, and treatment
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
XRay
What to Expect If You Need to Have an X-Ray
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
Injured soccer player getting her ankle checked by her coach
5 Tests You Don't Need Done
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Knee arthroscopy
Here's What Can Go Wrong During a Knee Arthroscopy
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Woman going into an MRI
What Should You Expect From an MRI?
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
an athlete running on sidewalk
Get to Know the Anatomy of the Lower Leg Muscles
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
a runner holding his Achilles tendon
Find out How Inflammation of Your Tendons Can Cause Tendonitis
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Contortionist using smartphone
Do Double-Jointed People Really Have Extra Joints?
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Female sports massage therapist hard at work
The Benefits of Sports Massage
Medically reviewed by Mohamad Hassan, PT, DPT
orthopedist applying shoulder tape
What Orthopedic Surgery Is All About
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
home office setup dimensions
How to Keep Your Body Healthy in Your Home Office
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Photo of a man holding a painful thigh.
What is Causing Your Thigh Pain, and What Should You Do About It?
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
She overexerted herself on that run
When ACL Tears Occur in Middle-Aged and Older Athletes
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
hand pain
Causes of Hand Pain and Treatment Options
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Peripheral Cyanosis
What You Need to Know About Peripheral Cyanosis
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Photo of physical therapists examining patients.
Do You Need Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy?
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Arm pain
Why Is My Arm Hurting?
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Photo or a PT gaining training with a man.
How to Determine If You Might Benefit From In-Home Physical Therapy
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
Collarbone x-ray
Causes of Collarbone Pain and Treatment Options
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
The Cardiovascular System
Find Out About Venous Insufficiency and How It's Treated
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
An elderly man talking to his doctor
The Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment of Ollier Disease
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Syringe and Pills
What You Need to Know About Fludrocortisone
Medically reviewed by Ana Maria Kausel, MD
people walking
Groin Pain When Walking: Causes, Treatments, and When to See a Doctor
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
groin strain
Diagnosing and Treating Groin Pulls
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
Photo of a woman performing yoga balance exercises.
Proprioception Exercises Can Help Prevent Ankle Sprains
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Jogger checking if his ankle is broken or twisted
Why You Shouldn't Do RICE for Sprains
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
A man stretching his hamstrings in the Gym
How to Treat a Pulled or Torn Hamstring Muscle
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
Young man holding ice pack on ankle
How to Recognize and Manage an Ankle Sprain
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD