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Understanding Hairline Fractures

A fractured rock

Hairline fractures, also referred to as stress fractures, are minor cracks on your bones. Here’s a look at everything you need to know about hairline fractures including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.

Understanding Total Knee Replacement

A knee replacement x-ray

Total knee replacement, also referred to as knee arthroplasty, restores function and alleviates pain in people with diseased knee joints. Here is a look at what you need to know about total knee replacements.

Understanding Bunion Surgery

A doctor treats a bunion

Bunions can be painful, but symptoms can often be treated with conservative methods. However, if conservative methods don’t work, surgery may be needed to relieve your pain.

Bunion Causes

Some toes with bunions

When your big toe pushes against your second toe, the joint can grow bigger and stick out. The bony bump that forms on the joint or at the base of your big toe is a bunion. Here is a look at some of their causes.

Treating Bunion Pain

A woman experiences bunion pain

Bunions can be an extremely painful condition, especially if you spend a lot of time on your feet. Here is a look at how to help bunion pain and other symptoms.

Understanding Bunions

Some bunion information

A bunion, or “hallux valgus,” is a bump that forms on the base joint of the big toe on the outside edge of the foot. Here is a look at the causes, symptoms, relief, and prevention of bunions.

Understanding Hammer Toe Surgery

A hospital for hammer toe

Treatment foor hammer toe may begin with padding the toe, changing your footwear, or stretching the toe at home, but if you continue to have pain or further damage, surgery may be required.