ACL Injuries in Children and Adolescents
Children and adults are different anatomically and physiologically in many ways. Knee injuries in children and adolescents frequently demonstrate these differences.
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Swollen Ankles and Feet – Causes & Treatments
Feet and ankles that stay swollen or are accompanied by other symptoms could signal a serious health problem.
Bone health: Tips to keep your bones healthy
Protecting your bone health is easier than you think. Understand how diet, physical activity and other lifestyle factors can affect your bone mass.
Congratulations to Dr. Tripuraneni from ABQ The Magazine!
Dr. Krishna Tripuraneni is not just one of the most respected orthopaedic surgeons in New Mexico, his reputation spans the entire country. Perhaps that’s why he was one of the physicians chosen by the Albuquerque Isotopes to be a team doctor.
What can cause pain in the hand or wrist?
Persistent or reoccurring pain in the hand may be the sign of an underlying condition.
Exercise Might Slow Colon Cancer’s Advance
BY STEVEN REINBERG Exercise has countless benefits, even in small doses. And new research suggests the payoffs might extend to colon cancer patients. Short sessions of intense exercise may slow the growth of colon cancer, Australian researchers report. “We have shown that exercise may play a role in inhibiting the growth of colon cancer cells,” […]
Walking, Not Riding, Boosts Health in Golfers With Knee Woes
Walking the golf course instead of riding in a cart offers heart health benefits that may outweigh potential joint harm for golfers with knee osteoarthritis, a new small study reports. The study included 10 golfers with knee osteoarthritis who played two 18-hole rounds of golf. They walked the course in one round and used a […]
The Key to a Longer Life: Exercise More
Men are living approximately 10 years longer and women about seven years longer. But how can we maintain this positive trend, or even better, increase both the quantity and quality of those years?
An Expert’s Guide to Avoiding Back Pain
Back pain is a common problem in the United States, but there are ways to protect yourself, an expert says.
Everyday ‘Triggers’ May Bring on A-Fib Episodes, Study Finds
Many older Americans are diagnosed with the irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation, or “a-fib.” Now, research suggests that everyday foods, drinks or activities might trigger episodes of the stroke-linked condition.