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American Family Physician
October 15, 2003
Sanderlin & Raspa
Common Stress Fractures Stress fractures are among the most common sports injuries and are frequently managed by family physicians. A stress fracture should be suspected in any patient presenting with localized bone or periosteal pain. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
January 1, 2003
Coris & Lombardo
Tarsal Navicular Stress Fractures Stress fractures of the tarsal navicular bone are being recognized with increasing frequency in physically active persons. Diagnosis is commonly delayed, and outcome often suffers because physicians lack familiarity with the condition. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
October 15, 2001
Vincent Morelli
Groin Injuries in Athletes Groin injuries comprise 2 to 5 percent of all sports injuries. Early diagnosis and proper treatment are important to prevent these injuries from becoming chronic and potentially career-limiting... mark for My Articles similar articles
Nursing
April 2010
Michelle D. Smeltzer
Making a point about open fractures This article describes fractures, explains the difference between open and closed fractures, and tells how to care for a patient who's had an open fracture. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
January 15, 2003
Brunner et al.
Hip Fractures in Adults Hip fracture is a major public health problem in the United States. When hip fracture is detected early, appropriate treatment can minimize morbidity and mortality and prevent the rapid decline in quality of life that often is associated with this injury. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
January 1, 2004
Old & Calvert
Vertebral Compression Fractures in the Elderly Compression fracture of the vertebral body is common, especially in older adults. Vertebral compression fractures usually are caused by osteoporosis. Family physicians can help patients prevent compression fractures by diagnosing and treating predisposing factors. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Journal of Nursing
August 2011
Karen Roush
Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women: A Review This article provides an overview of osteoporosis, describes current recommendations for its prevention and treatment, and discusses nursing implications. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
September 1, 2004
Phillips, Reibach & Slomiany
Diagnosis and Management of Scaphoid Fractures Scaphoid fracture is a common injury encountered in family medicine. To avoid missing this diagnosis, a high index of suspicion and a thorough history and physical examination are necessary, because early imaging often is unrevealing. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
September 1, 2002
Judd & Kim
Foot Fractures Frequently Misdiagnosed as Ankle Sprains Most ankle injuries are straightforward ligamentous injuries. However, the clinical presentation of subtle fractures can be similar to that of ankle sprains, and these fractures are frequently missed on initial examination. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
March 15, 2006
Cassas Cassettari-Wayhs
Childhood and Adolescent Sports-Related Overuse Injuries Each year in the United States, approximately 30 million children and teenagers participate in organized sports. Youth sports participation carries an inherent risk of injury, including overuse injuries. Here are key recommendations for practices. mark for My Articles similar articles
Nurse Practitioner
June 2009
Ivy M. Alexander
Pharmacotherapeutic management of osteoporosis and osteopenia The estimated number of individuals with osteoporosis and osteopenia, the precursor to osteoporosis, continues to increase. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
January 1, 2001
Michael W. Wolfe
Management of Ankle Sprains Without adequate care, acute ankle trauma can result in chronic joint instability. Use of a standardized protocol enhances the management of ankle sprains... mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
May 15, 2002
Doron Schneider
Diagnosis and Treatment of Paget's Disease of Bone Paget's disease of bone (also known as osteitis deformans) is a nonmalignant disease involving accelerated bone resorption followed by deposition of dense, chaotic, and ineffectively mineralized bone matrix... mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
December 15, 2003
Hatch & Hacking
Evaluation and Management of Toe Fractures Toe fractures are one of the most common fractures diagnosed by primary care physicians. Published studies suggest that family physicians can manage most toe fractures with good results. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
April 1, 2003
Campion & Maricic
Osteoporosis in Men Osteoporosis in men is now recognized as an increasingly important public health issue. Increased awareness by physicians of risk factors for male osteoporosis -- and early diagnosis and treatment -- are needed to decrease the morbidity and mortality resulting from osteoporotic fractures. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
November 15, 2004
Quillen, Wuchner & Hatch
Acute Shoulder Injuries It is important that family physicians understand the anatomy of the shoulder, mechanisms of injury, typical physical and radiologic findings, approach to management of injuries, and indications for referral. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
March 15, 2001
Jeannette E. South-Paul
Osteoporosis: Part II. Nonpharmacologic and Pharmacologic Treatment Family physicians will frequently encounter patients with osteoporosis, a condition that is often asymptomatic until a fracture occurs... mark for My Articles similar articles
Seasoned Cooking
July 2005
Michael Fick
Dem Bones Unless we patients, our doctors, and the whole medical profession change our acts, our aging population, lazier lifestyles, and junk food diets will lead to half of Americans over the age of 50 having osteoporosis or being at high risk for it. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
March 1, 2001
Jeannette E. South-Paul
Osteoporosis: Part I. Evaluation and Assessment Because osteoporosis is usually asymptomatic until a fracture occurs, family physicians must identify the appropriate timing and methods for screening those at risk... mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
July 15, 2004
Tracy Aldridge
Diagnosing Heel Pain in Adults A thorough history and a physical examination of the lower extremity should be conducted to locate the pain, define its attributes, and narrow the differential diagnosis. mark for My Articles similar articles
Nursing
August 2011
Sandra C. Voda
Bad breaks: A nurse's guide to distal radius fractures The most common upper extremity fracture, distal radius fracture accounts for an estimated 17% of fractures treated in the United States emergency departments and 16% of all fractures treated by orthopedic surgeons. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
November 1, 2005
Forman, Forman & Rose
A Clinical Approach to Diagnosing Wrist Pain Primary care physicians often are the first to evaluate and treat a patient with wrist pain. A detailed history alone may lead to a specific diagnosis in approximately 70% of patients who have wrist pain. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
April 1, 2002
Richard Brunader
Radiologic Bone Assessment in the Evaluation of Osteoporosis Because osteoporosis affects a large number of patients with potentially significant morbidity and mortality, it is important to identify patients at risk so that physicians can effectively intervene... mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
June 15, 2006
Rao & Cherukuri
Management of Hip Fracture: The Family Physician's Role One in five persons dies in the first year after sustaining a hip fracture, and those who survive past one year may have significant functional limitation. Although surgery is the main treatment for hip fracture, family physicians play a key role as patients' medical consultants. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
March 15, 2002
James C. Wittig
Osteosarcoma: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment The treatment of osteosarcoma requires a multidisciplinary approach involving the family physician, orthopedic oncologist, medical oncologist, radiologist and pathologist... mark for My Articles similar articles
Nurse Practitioner
May 2009
Yvonne D'Arcy
Is Low Back Pain Getting on Your Nerves? The pain and disability of low back pain are the most common reasons patients seek healthcare. Here are tools for diagnosis and treatment options. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
August 15, 2002
Vertebroplasty for Spine Fracture Pain How are spinal fractures treated?... What is percutaneous vertebroplasty?... What is the recovery like?... Is the procedure safe?... How do I know if vertebroplasty is right for me?... How successful is vertebroplasty?... etc. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
October 1, 2004
Thomas M. Zizic
Pharmacologic Prevention of Osteoporotic Fractures Of the drugs that have been approved for the prevention or treatment of osteoporosis, the bisphosphonates (risedronate and alendronate) are most effective in reducing the risk of vertebral and nonvertebral fractures. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
September 1, 2003
Calmbach & Hutchens
Evaluation of Patients Presenting with Knee Pain: Part II. Differential Diagnosis Differential Diagnosis mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
August 15, 2002
Predey et al.
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty: New Treatment for Vertebral Compression Fractures Percutaneous vertebroplasty is a newer technique in which acrylic cement is injected through a needle into a collapsed or weakened vertebra to stabilize the fracture. This procedure is effective for treating certain types of painful vertebral compression fractures. mark for My Articles similar articles
Nursing
December 2011
Judith A. Nagle
Getting "hip" to hip hemiarthroplasty This article discusses arthroplasty, the surgery used to restore motion to a joint and function to the muscles, ligaments, and other soft tissues that control the joint. mark for My Articles similar articles
AskMen.com
Kathleen Blanchard
Penis Fracture Penis fractures are rare, but they certainly do happen. And immediate treatment is the only way to ensure your chances of successful recovery. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
March 1, 2006
Leggit & Meko
Acute Finger Injuries: Part II. Fractures, Dislocations, and Thumb Injuries Family physicians can treat most finger fractures and dislocations, but when necessary, prompt referral to an orthopedic or hand surgeon is important to maximize future function. Examination includes radiography and physical examination to detect fractures. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
June 1, 2002
S. Craig Humphreys
Neuroimaging in Low Back Pain Patients commonly present to family physicians with low back pain. Because the majority of patients fully or partially recover within six weeks, imaging studies are generally not recommended in the first month of acute low back pain. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
August 1, 2000
Monica Preboth
Clinical Briefs Work-Related Lung Disease Surveillance... CDC Web-Based Training Program on Hepatitis C Virus Infection... FDA Approval of Uterine Balloon Therapy... ACSM Statement on Stress Fractures... Brochure for Women on the Proper Use of Medication... FDA Approval of AndroGel... AHRQ Report on Hospital Care... mark for My Articles similar articles
AskMen.com
Jeff Bayer
8 Body Pains You Mustn't Ignore These are body pains you mustn't ignore while you're at the gym to help to ensure that you can maintain your workouts and stay injury free. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
September 1, 2003
Calmbach & Hutchens
Evaluation of Patients Presenting with Knee Pain: Part I History, physical examination, radiographs, and laboratory tests mark for My Articles similar articles
Managed Care
March 2000
Susan Levine, Lawrence Perin, Diane Hayes, Winifred Hayes
An Evidence-Based Evaluation of Percutaneous Vertebroplasty Costs are relatively low for this minimally invasive procedure, compared with open surgical interventions for vertebral compression fractures, such as internal fixation and spinal fusion. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
April 15, 2004
Bazaldua & Bruder
STEPS Drug Update Teriparatide (Forteo) for Osteoporosis mark for My Articles similar articles
AskMen.com
Sabrina Rogers
Top 10 Common Sports Injuries Read on to find out which injuries are most common, as well as ways to prevent and treat these ailments. mark for My Articles similar articles
HHMI Bulletin
May 2011
Dan Ferber
Revealing the Biological Complexity of Bones Bones are the body's framework and support, our strongest tissues. Unlike the scaffold of a building, however, bones are anything but inert. They pulse with life and their maintenance requires a surprisingly delicate balancing act. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
October 1, 2004
Kucik, Clenney & Phelan
Management of Acute Nasal Fractures Treatment in the primary care setting begins with evaluating the injury, taking an accurate history of the situation in which the injury occurred, and ascertaining how the face and nose appeared and functioned before the injury occurred. mark for My Articles similar articles
AskMen.com
Jasper Anson
Stress & Health Stress is meant to protect us, and in small doses it is healthy, but when stress responses become habitual, there can be a problem. Read on for tips on how to deal with stress when it gets the better of you. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
November 15, 2006
Fletcher, Mills & Taylor
Update on Exercise Stress Testing Exercise stress testing is an important diagnostic tool for the evaluation of suspected or known cardiac disease. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
May 15, 2001
Quincy C. Wang & Brett A. Johnson
Fingertip Injuries The family physician often provides the first and only medical intervention for fingertip injuries. Proper diagnosis and management of fingertip injuries are vital to maintaining proper function of the hand and preventing permanent disability... mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
April 1, 2004
Sports and Women Athletes: The Female Athlete Triad The female athlete triad affects eating habits, menstrual periods, and bone strength. Know the risk factors, signs and treatment. mark for My Articles similar articles
American Family Physician
November 15, 2000
Stress: Helping Your Family Cope with Life's Challenges Hazards and causes of stress, symptoms, and what you can do about it. mark for My Articles similar articles
AskMen.com
November 1, 2001
Ian Lee
Preventing Sports Injuries You don't need expensive gear to prevent injuries; just the basics and a bit of knowledge... mark for My Articles similar articles
Nutra Solutions
July 23, 2007
Ginny Banks
A New Look at Bone Health Although vitamin D and calcium are the mainstay ingredients for osteoporosis prevention, studies show that vitamin K2, phosphorous, magnesium, prebiotics and soy can also play a role. mark for My Articles similar articles
AskMen.com
July 20, 2003
Mike Davison
Stress & Strain: Work-Related Injuries Is work sometimes a pain in the neck, literally? Do you come home with irritated eyes or knotted muscles? It might surprise you to know, but you may be suffering from work-related strains; injuries caused through an excess of use or misuse of a muscle or body part. mark for My Articles similar articles