Bones, Joints & Musculoskeletal
General Information
Have a look through this first section to learn general information about common conditions affecting your bones, joints, and muscles.
Arthritis: A General Guide to Arthritis – What is it & How is it Treated?
Association of American Orthopedic Surgeons
Arthritis: An Overview – Summary of the Different Types of Arthritis
Association of American Orthopedic Surgeons
Arthritis: Arthritis & Food
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Arthritis & Exercise: How to Start an Exercise Program
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Arthritis & Exercise: Managing Pain with Exercise
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Arthritis: Osteoarthritis Overview
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Arthritis: Osteoarthritis Treatment Comparisons – See Which Treatments Work Best
Arthritis: Rheumatoid Arthritis & Diet: Physicians Association For Nutrition
Physicians Association for Nutrition
Arthritic: Rheumatoid Arthritis Overview
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Bone Health: General Information
Association of American Orthopedic Surgeons
Broken Bones
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Cast & Splint Care
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Gout
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Injuries: General Information
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Joint Replacement Surgery: Getting Ready
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Joint Replacement Surgery: After Surgery
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Joint Scope (Arthroscopy)
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Muscle Cramps
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Osteoporosis
Bone Density Tests: When You Need Them
Choosing Wisely Canada
Bone Health: Calcium & Nutrition
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Bone Health: Healthy Bones at Every Age
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Bone Health: Vitamin D
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Bone Health: Vitamin D – When do you Need Testing
Choosing Wisely Canada
Osteoporosis: A General Guide
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Osteoporosis Calcium Calculator
Osteoporosis Canada
Osteoporosis: Prevention Starts Early
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Osteoporosis: Prevention & Treatment
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Neck
Neck Pain
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Shoulder
Arthritis
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Frozen Shoulder
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Rotator Cuff Tears
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Shoulder Pain & Common Shoulder Problems
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Back
Back Basics
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Back Pain: Causes, Treatments & Tips for Prevention
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Back Pain: Disc Herniation – What Happens, Who is at Risk & How is it Treated?
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Back Paint Treatment: Comparison – See Which Treatments Work Best
Choosing Wisely Canada
Back Pain Treatment: How Much Rest is Too Much?
Choosing Wisely Canada
Back Pain: When you need Imaging & When you Don’t
Choosing Wisely Canada
Sciatica
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Spinal Stenosis
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Elbow
Olecranon Bursitis
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Wrist
Arthritis
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Animation)
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Hand
Arthritis of the Hand
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Dupuytrens Disease
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Trigger Finger
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Hip
Bursitis of the Hip
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Hip Fracture Prevention
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Osteoarthritis of the Hip
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Osteoarthritis of the Hip (Animation)
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Knee
Arthritis: Different Types
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Arthritis of the Knee: Knee Osteoarthritis (Animation)
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Arthritis: Osteoarthritis
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Knee Arthritis: Popular Supplements Don’t Work
Choosing Wisely Canada
Bursitis
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Knee Basics
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Knee Conditioning Program (4-6 Week for Strength After Injury or Surgery)
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Knee Exercises (At-home Strengthening)
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Foot & Ankle
Arthritis of the Foot & Ankle
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Ingrown Toenail
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Plantar Fascitis
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons