ACL Injury: Does It Require Surgery?
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most commonly injured ligaments of the knee. The incidence of ACL injuries is currently estimated at approximately 200,000 annually, with 100,000 ACL reconstructions performed each year.1, ... [... more]
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Leg Prepper - Leg Prepper - Operating Room - Knee & Leg ...
Features: Leg Prepper This is for the "Leg Prepper -" model only. Categorization: Operating Room > Knee & Leg Positioners This product may differ from image shown (i.e. product may be a different color, size, make, model, or be a [... more]
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Hot and Cold Therapy Wrap - Active Wrap Knee and Leg ...
When will this ship? Please allow 1 business day before shipping Active Wrap products. The ActiveWrap Small Knee and Leg Wrap is a complete rehab system. This therapeutic wrap will provide heat or ice compression and mild to moderate joint support. [... more]
$49.99 - $54.99
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Osteonecrosis of the Knee
A relatively common cause of knee pain in older women occurs when a segment of bone loses its blood supply and begins to die. This condition is called osteonecrosis, which literally means "bone death." More than 3 times as many women as men are [... more]
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Hot and Cold Therapy Wrap - Active Wrap Knee and Leg ...
When will this ship? Please allow 1 business day before shipping Active Wrap products. The ActiveWrap Large Knee and Leg Wrap is a complete rehab system. This therapeutic wrap will provide heat or ice compression and mild to moderate joint support. [... more]
$49.99 - $54.99
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Growth Plate Fractures
The bones of children and adults share many of the same risks for injury. However, a child's bones are also subject to a unique injury called a growth plate fracture. Growth plate fractures often require immediate attention because the long-term ... [... more]
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Care of Casts and Splints
Splints and casts support and protect injured bones and soft tissue, reducing pain, swelling, and muscle spasm. In some cases, splints and casts are applied following surgery. Splints or "half-casts" provide less support than casts. However, ... [... more]
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Knee Osteoarthritis Statistics
Osteoarthritis of the knee is a leading cause of physical disability. Generally, adults who have osteoarthritis of the knee report having some pain, stiffness, or swelling in the knee joint on most days. Osteoarthritis of the knee, along with ... [... more]
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Limb Length Discrepancy
Differences between the lengths of the upper and/or lower arms and the upper and/or lower legs are called limb length discrepancies (LLD). Except in extreme cases, arm length differences cause little or no problem in how the arms function. This ... [... more]
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Desgarro Meniscal (Mensical Tear)
Una parte de la rodilla más frecuentemente lesionada, el menisco es un cojín elástico en forma de curva donde contactan los huesos importantes de su pierna. El cartílago meniscal curva como la letra "C" en el [... more]
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Essential Medical Supply Free Spirit Knee and Leg Walker
Features: 30% turning radius first unit with loop hand brakes accommodate users up to 400lbs and heights from 5'4" to 6'6" Lightweight frame and folding tiller make the unit very easy to transport Lifetime limited warranty on frame. Very [... more]
$719.90
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Windmill Health Products Glucoflex Glucosamine and ...
Features: One bottle containing 120 glucosamine and chondroitin caplets Special joint-support formula Helps help support the bone building process Easy-to-swallow caplets Made in the United States It Works: This really works! I work out on a treadmill [... more]
$24.99
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