Foot health
These top 10 tips on how to take care of your feet include advice on preventing and treating foot problems.
Healthy bones
Cases of weak bones (osteoporosis) and life-changing fractures from falls are on the increase. Find out what you can do ...
Trigger finger
Trigger finger is a condition that affects the tendons in the hand. When the affected finger or thumb is bent towards th...
Traction
Traction is the use of weights, ropes and pulleys to apply force to tissues surrounding a broken bone. It's sometimes ...
Tendonitis and other tendon injuries
Tendons are strong bands or cords of tissue that attach muscle to bone. They help move the bones and joints when muscles...
Scoliosis
Scoliosis is the abnormal twisting and curvature of the spine. It is usually first noticed by a change in appearance o...
Whiplash
Whiplash is a term that describes a neck injury caused by a sudden movement of the head forwards, backwards or sideways....
Repetitive strain injury (RSI)
Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is a general term used to describe the pain felt in muscles, nerves and tendons caused by...
Reactive arthritis
Reactive arthritis, formerly known as Reiter's syndrome, is a condition that causes inflammation (redness and swelling) ...
Slipped disc
A slipped disc – known as a prolapsed or herniated disc – occurs when one of the discs that sit between the bones of...
Trauma and orthopaedics (orthopaedic surgery)
Trauma and orthopaedics is an area of surgery concerned with injuries and conditions that affect the musculoskeletal sys...
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