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U.S. Pole Vaulter Brad Walker Conquers Injury, Aims for Gold
Source: KNBC 4 / By Daisy Lin and Bruce Hensel / Thursday, Aug 9, 2012
Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF)
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that relieves symptoms caused by a bulging or degenerative disc in the neck. Pressure on a cervical nerve...
Sports Illustrated: Wired For Speed
Four years after a misstep cost her Olympic gold, hurdler Lolo Jones is hoping that high-tech training will help her fend off a slew of tough rivals at the U.S. trials
Wrist Arthroscopy
This minimally invasive outpatient procedure allows the surgeon to evaluate and treat injuries and disorders of the ligaments, cartilage, and bones of the wrist. The surgeon uses a small camera,...
Facet Joint Injections
Each vertebra in the spine is connected to the vertebra above and below it by facet joints, which are located on both sides of the rear of the spine. A facet joint block can be both diagnostic and...
Muscle Strain Injuries of the Hip
Muscle Strain Injuries of the Hip are caused by stretching or tearing of fibers in one of the muscles at the hip joint. Hip strains may be mild, moderate or severe.
Labral Tear
Labral Tears of the Hip
This condition is a tearing of the labrum - a thick cuff of fibrous tissue that lines the hip socket. The labrum cushions the joint and provides a smooth surface for the head...
Avascular Necrosis (AVN)
Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip
This condition occurs when a bone's normal blood supply is disrupted. The affected bone cells die, and the dead bone weakens and may begin to fracture and...
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