Musculoskeletal Issues Articles

Diagnosing fibromyalgia is a complex and often lengthy process. Here is what you can expect.

Fibromyalgia flare-ups — periods during which your symptoms drastically worsen — are easier to prevent than to treat. How can you learn to recognize your triggers, and what are some preventative steps that may help you?

Most people know that pain is one of the primary symptoms of fibromyalgia, but a phenomenon known as the "fibro fog" that interferes with clear thinking can hit fibromyalgia patients even harder. What can be done to treat it?

Osteoporosis is usually associated with elderly women, but new studies show that it also occurs in older men and can lead to serious complications and death.

The word “ganglion” means “knot” and is in this case used to indicate the knot-like mass that forms below the surface of the skin.

While having flat feet is no longer a bar to military service, many people still think they’re a problem. Why is that and what problems can they cause? Should I be worried if my feet become flat later in life?

Dr. Kim Innes and colleagues at the West Virginia University School of Medicine report that high levels of two chemicals used in making Teflon coatings for pots, pans, and other smooth surfaces can lead to higher rates of osteoarthritis.

When you hear the term “bunionectomy”, your thoughts focus mainly on the possible complications. What are they?

Costochondritis is an inflammation of the junctions where the upper ribs join with the cartilage that holds them to the breastbone or sternum. It is, in fact, an inflammation of the connective tissue between the breastbone and the ribs.

What is a cheilectomy? If the only thing you know is that your doctor suggested a cheilectomy, here's additional information.