BONE HEALTH

HEALTHY LIVING
Skip The Gym Today? You May Be Healthier For It
By Lindsay Holmes
If you need us, we’ll be basking in the glory of our recovery day.
WELLNESS
Spine Concepts, Low Back Pain
By Nabil Ebraheim, MD, Contributor
Chairman of Orthopaedics at the University of Toledo with a pa...
If the patient is experiencing low back pain and there is a history of cancer, the doctor will need to get an x-ray and MRI
WELLNESS
Growth Plate Injuries
By Nabil Ebraheim, MD, Contributor
Chairman of Orthopaedics at the University of Toledo with a pa...
The reserve zone is inactive and allows for matrix production (Figure 1). It is used for storage and has low oxygen tension
WELLNESS
Nonunion Fractures
By Nabil Ebraheim, MD, Contributor
Chairman of Orthopaedics at the University of Toledo with a pa...
Fractures at risk for nonunion includes the scaphoid, proximal femur (femoral neck fracture), fifth metatarsal (Jones Fracture
WELLNESS
Osteomyelitis
By Nabil Ebraheim, MD, Contributor
Chairman of Orthopaedics at the University of Toledo with a pa...
Principles of Surgical Treatment for Osteomyelitis Adequate debridement of all infected tissue, include bone is critical
WELLNESS
Hip Pointer
By Nabil Ebraheim, MD, Contributor
Chairman of Orthopaedics at the University of Toledo with a pa...
For more information, visit my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/nabilebraheim Anatomy Occasionally, a hip pointer
WELLNESS
Fractures And Bone Remodeling In Children
By Nabil Ebraheim, MD, Contributor
Chairman of Orthopaedics at the University of Toledo with a pa...
The distance of the fracture from the end of the bone is also considered when evaluating the remodeling ability of the bone
WELLNESS
De Quervain's Syndrome
By Nabil Ebraheim, MD, Contributor
Chairman of Orthopaedics at the University of Toledo with a pa...
It is hard to differentiate between De Quervain's syndrome and basal thumb joint arthritis. The Finklestein's test is used
WELLNESS
Clavicle Fractures in Children
By Nabil Ebraheim, MD, Contributor
Chairman of Orthopaedics at the University of Toledo with a pa...
Fracture of the proximal clavicle occurs in children with an open physeal growth plate (Figure 5). Most of these injuries
WELLNESS
Snapping Scapula Syndrome
By Nabil Ebraheim, MD, Contributor
Chairman of Orthopaedics at the University of Toledo with a pa...
The shoulder blade serves as an anchor for the subscapularis and serratus anterior muscles (Figure 3). These muscles as well
WELLNESS
Avascular Necrosis, Osteonecrosis
By Nabil Ebraheim, MD, Contributor
Chairman of Orthopaedics at the University of Toledo with a pa...
Bisphosphonates are used in early stages of AVN. It prevents femoral head collapse; however, the results are controversial
POST 50
Mind Your Muscles: Could This Be Why You're Tired All The Time?
By Barbara Hannah Grufferman, Contributor
Author, "LOVE YOUR AGE: The Small-Step Solution to a Better, L...
While it's possible to slow down -- even stop -- bone loss, it's hard to completely reverse it. However, muscle loss is reversible! If you've experienced age- or illness-related muscle loss, you can turn things around with exercise and proper nutrition.
POST 50
BADASS TO THE BONE: Celebrate National Osteoporosis Month With 5 Easy Exercises
By Barbara Hannah Grufferman, Contributor
Author, "LOVE YOUR AGE: The Small-Step Solution to a Better, L...
To kick off National Osteoporosis Month, I'll start by sharing the best strength-training exercises you can do anywhere, any time, and without equipment! Okay . . . grab your sneakers and let's go!
WELLNESS
Up Against the Wall at Yoga
By Anne Samit, Contributor
Anne is an author and a yogi who's doing her best to live a fe...
And so I'll look for my bandhas all day long, because I know the attempt is what's making me strong. And I'm going to keep on dropping back, because, apparently, I've already opened up a crack.
POST 50
These Fall Colors Can Help Build Strong Bones
By Barbara Hannah Grufferman, Contributor
Author, "LOVE YOUR AGE: The Small-Step Solution to a Better, L...
Mark your calendars! October 20th is World Osteoporosis Day, an annual event dedicated to raising global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease.
WELLNESS
7 Ways to Protect Your Joints in Yoga
By Marlynn Wei, MD, JD, Contributor
Psychiatrist, Author, Arts Writer
Here are seven tips to help keep your joints healthy and safe in yoga:
WELLNESS
Eat These 5 Foods to Help Boost Bone Health!
By Dr. Lisa Young, Contributor
Internationally-recognized nutritionist; International speaker...
Good news you can control. The foods that you eat -- as well as other lifestyle habits -- can affect your bones. To build
WELLNESS
7 Secrets To Stronger Bones
By Dr. Veronica Anderson, Contributor
MD, Functional Medicine practitioner, Homeopath. and Medical I...
Secret 6: Consider Testing for Gluten Intolerance Gluten is a protein found in a number of foods made with grains such as
WELLNESS
Growing Old Is Not for Sissies
By Kevin R Stone, Contributor
Orthopedic Surgeon and Regenerative Medicine Pioneer
So don't live like today is the last day of your life, live like you will live forever. If you want to grow old happily, train your body for the sport of aging and play on.
POST 50
So You Broke A Bone . . . Now What?
By Barbara Hannah Grufferman, Contributor
Author, "LOVE YOUR AGE: The Small-Step Solution to a Better, L...
If you're over 50 and fracture a bone, there's a very good shot you'll be treated and released without first having a simple test that could make the difference between enjoying a healthy, active future . . . or succumbing to a painful, limited one.
IMPACT
Beware the Scare Tactics: Stop Negative Portrayals of Disability in PSAs
By Emily Ladau, Contributor
I'm a passionate disability rights activist who lives life on ...
"Stand up to osteoporosis. Before you can't." I'm here to tell you that I'm sitting down, but I'm still on board with the prevention of osteoporosis. These two concepts are not mutually exclusive.
POST 50
The Best Exercise To Prevent Falls
By Kristen Sturt, Grandparents.com
Frequently, tumbles occur for environmental reasons, like clutter or slippery floors. But they’re also likely to result from
POST 50
How to Protect Yourself From Osteoporosis Bone Fractures
By Jim T. Miller, Contributor
Syndicated columnist, NBC Today contributor and creator of Sav...
Here's what else you can do to protect your bones. Some of the key risk factors of developing osteoporosis include: being
POST 50
Satisfaction With Life Has Surprising Impact On Bone Density, Study Says
By Yagana Shah
Just over 1,100 women participated in a follow-up 10 years later. Overall, participants lost an average of 4 percent bone
WELLNESS
Why People Are Drinking Bone Broth, And What You Should Know About It
By Leigh Weingus
"The advantage of kale is that you can have it in so many ways -- a salad, sauteed, as a drink," she explained to HuffPost
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