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Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) are developed based on the best available evidence to guide clinical decisions. Because patient language, race, and ethnicity can affect the outcomes of a clinical study, the diversity of patients in studies informing C

Curved varus osteotomy (CVO) is a surgical option to preserve a hip joint affected by osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH). Femoral anteversion varies among patients; however, the osteotomy design on the axial plane in CVO has not been well investigat

Patients with symptomatic hip dysplasia may undergo periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) and 10% of these patients have pain >6 months after the operation. An intra-articular lidocaine injection is used to determine if the pain comes from labral pathology in th

Neck pain from sleeping wrong is often caused by muscle strain. This may be the result of sleeping on the stomach, using a pillow that's too high, an injury, or sleep issues. If you wake up with neck pain, treatments include cold or heat therapy, stretchi

Strengthening and stretching exercises for the lower back can help stabilize the lower spine and support the upper body. Examples include the plank and knee-to-chest stretches.

Scientists have developed an approach that combines rehabilitation robotics with spinal cord stimulation to restore movement in people with spinal cord injuries. The technology enhances rehabilitation and enables activities like cycling and walking outdoo

Upper backache during pregnancy may be due to posture changes, added weight, or pregnancy complications. Supportive chairs, posture adjustments, and certain exercises may help.

Scoliosis refers to when a person has a sideways C- or S-shaped curve in their spine. It can occur at any age but most often presents during a person?s teens. Bad posture cannot cause scoliosis. However, practicing and maintaining optimal posture can help

A three-year lifestyle intervention based on a reduced-calorie Mediterranean diet combined with physical activity helped mitigate age-related bone mineral density loss in older women with metabolic syndrome, according to researchers from the Universitat R

Anyone who suffers from chronic low back pain knows how difficult it can be to manage, and how quickly it can turn the most ordinary activity into a daunting prospect. Nonspecific and difficult to pinpoint anatomically, its root causes often elude treatme