Bones Articles
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Complications With ACL Reconstructive Surgery
Avascular Necrosis Information
Living With Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Achondroplasia Drawfism Disease
Achondroplasia occurs when cartilage has difficulty converting to bone, which usually results in dwarfism. This eMedTV article discusses the condition in detail, including the role genetics plays, possible symptoms, treatment options, and prognosis.
This eMedTV article explains that bone is a living, growing tissue that is mostly made of collagen. This resource provides information on bone formation and types of bones, as well as a brief description of how osteoporosis develops.
Osteogenesis imperfecta is a bone disease characterized by bones that break easily. This segment of the eMedTV library provides a detailed overview of the conditions, including its causes, symptoms, treatment options, and more.
Avascular necrosis is a condition that develops when blood supply to the bones is cut off -- either temporarily or permanently. This section of the eMedTV archives explains avascular necrosis in detail, including causes, symptoms, and treatment.
ACL surgery is a reconstruction procedure in which a torn anterior cruciate ligament is replaced. As this eMedTV page explains, the torn ligament is replaced with one of three types of ACL grafts: hamstring tendon, patellar tendon, or an allograft.
Similar to an x-ray, a bone density test measures your bone health and response to osteoporosis treatment. This eMedTV article explains how this test is performed, how it is scored, and who should consider having it.
ACL reconstruction is a surgery in which a torn anterior cruciate ligament is replaced with an ACL graft. This eMedTV page describes the procedure in detail, lists various types of grafts that are available, and explains the benefits of the surgery.
Achondroplasia disease is the most common type of short-limbed dwarfism caused by genetic mutations. This eMedTV page discusses the condition in detail, including information on how the condition is passed from parent to child, symptoms, and more.
As this eMedTV resource explains, achondroplasia dwarfism occurs when cartilage has difficulty converting to bone, especially in the long bones of the limbs. The causes, symptoms, and treatment options are also discussed.
This eMedTV article discusses each cause of achondroplasia in detail, both of which involve the FGFR3 gene. The gene either mutates or is passed from a parent with the condition to his or her child.
Avascular necrosis pain is not often felt in the early stages of the disease. Rather, it gradually worsens as the condition becomes more severe. This page of the eMedTV website describes methods used to treat avascular necrosis pain.
Some of the common symptoms of achondroplasia include short stature, an enlarged head, and short fingers. This eMedTV article discusses achondroplasia symptoms in detail and also discusses the health problems related to the condition.
Dwarfism, short limbs, enlarged head are some of the common signs and symptoms of achondroplasia. This eMedTV page covers achondroplasia symptoms and other associated problems, such as breathing disorders, obesity, and recurrent ear infections.
A crucial part of ACL surgery recovery is plenty of rest in the initial week, followed by physical therapy. This eMedTV page explains what to expect during recovery, including follow-up visits, possible symptoms, and when physical therapy begins.
Didronel is a prescription medicine that is used for treating Paget's disease and heterotopic ossification. This eMedTV Web page offers a more in-depth look at Didronel and its uses, potential side effects, and dosing guidelines.
Type 3 Osteogenesis Imperfecta
As this eMedTV article explains, type 3 osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is characterized by features such as easily fractured bones, triangular face, and large head. This article talks about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of type 3 OI.
This eMedTV Web page explains the role of achondroplasia genetics in determining whether the disease is due to a mutation in a specific gene or whether the gene is passed from a parent with the condition to his or her child.
Cause of Osteogenesis Imperfecta
As this eMedTV article explains, the cause of osteogenesis imperfecta is a defect in the genes responsible for producing collagen. This Web page further explores the cause of this condition and discusses the role of genetics.
Avascular necrosis treatment may be conservative and involve medications or exercises; or it may involve some type of surgery. This eMedTV article explains avascular necrosis treatment options in detail, including when each type is generally used.
A bone density test can confirm a diagnosis of osteoporosis, as well as gauge the risk for fractures. This eMedTV segment explains bone density tests in detail and talks about how a person's test results will be compared to expected norms.
