Musculoskeletal Disorders

Includes definitions, illustrations and resources to explain hip, shoulder, knee and back pain.

Provides information on this condition involving fluid-filled cavities in the bone. Includes details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and complications.

Factsheet in question and answer format on ankle ligament problems, sprains and instability.

Provides detailed information on diagnosis and management, for patients and health care providers.

Non-profit medical society focused on improving spine medicine through advocacy, research and education. Includes patient information on spine disorders.

Information for patients about vertebroplasty. Learn what you might experience, how to prepare for the procedure, and the benefits vs. risks.

A podiatrist discusses conditions of the foot, ankle and lower leg. Each medical condition is discussed in easy to understand language.

Information about osteoporosis on a women's health website. Includes bone growth, risk factors, a bone-building checklist, and preventing falls and hip fractures.

Practical advice to improve bone health.

Information on done density testing and education to assess risk of fracture and prevention.

A weblog that aims to give in-depth analysis of the osteoporosis syndrome and offers a forum for visitors to talk about their condition.

Paper published in Human Molecular Genetics in 2003.

Information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of ruptured tendons.

The BBC reports that Nicola Wilding, 35, who lost the use of her right arm in a car crash is actively considering having her hand cut off and replaced with a bionic prosthesis.

Serving the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Includes details of meeting times, location, and biographical information about David Norcott, group facilitator.

Provides information on this type of chronic arthritis. Includes details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications and self help.

World-wide roof organization, lists addresses and additional data of self-help societies of patients suffering from this or related diseases in 30 countries.

Independent medical resource on the disease Gout, causes, symptoms, treatment, diet & uric acid.

Offers Urcinol, natural extracts formulated to help remedy gout flare-ups safely.

Information for patients, including symptoms, treatments, nutritional considerations, recovery and questions for your doctor.

Information and resources pertaining to degenerative arthritis. By William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR.

Essay on the doctor for whom the syndrome was originally named.

Factsheet on this condition, its causes, symptoms, examinations and tests, treatment, outlook, complications and prevention.

Describes exercises, therapy, natural pain relief and dietary changes.

Provides information on this condition, also known as a prolapsed or herniated disc. Includes details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Information on causes and symptoms.

Information, news and details on upcoming events.

Article from the American Family Physician.

Provides a background, clinical aspects, differentials, workup, and treatment.

Provides educational and emotional support, and current information. English and French.

Photos of individuals, treatment and chat.

This site offers information for patients and doctors, plus links.

The newsletter for, by, and about people with the condition. Includes featured articles, columns, and contact information for support groups worldwide.

EDS causes many dental concerns that you, your dentist, and your medical team must be aware of. This excellent article covers the problems and solutions in detail.

Fibromyalgia symptoms can be explained by autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system dysfunction

A resource for fibromyalgia and other chronic pain disorders. Provides links, photos, pen pal listings and poetry.

Investigation of the association of joint hypermobility and primary fibromyalgia from the Journal of Rheumatology.

A membership support group for those with HMS. Includes links to articles, surveys, and life experiences.

See the faces of the real people affected by this illness.

A history of the pharaoh along with theories applied to what he may have had, including Marfan's.

Information in English and Afrikaans,including an interactive diagnosis tool that allows for an accurate diagnosis.

Article from eMedicine.

The BBC reports on Tal Golesworthy, who didn’t like the available treatments for Marfan, so did better.

Summary, diagnosis, clinical description, differential diagnosis, management, genetic counseling and molecular genetics.

Resource for medical and support information including symptoms, treatments, clinical trials, and support group listings.

Full text medical article from eMedicine.

Full text article from the American Family Physician.

Information on corns and calluses from Medline.

Metatarsalgia is a pain in the front part of the foot under the heads of the metatarsal bones. Includes information on causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

Describes what it is, how it's diagnosed, the causes, conditions it mimics, and treatment.