Compartment syndrome

Compartment syndrome is caused by pressure in a group of muscles. Read about the symptoms and treatments for acute and chronic compartment syndrome.

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Bone diseases

Bone disease can range from cancers, infections, or conditions. Read below to learn the different types of bone disease, symptoms and treatment options.

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Spinal disorders

General treatments such as improving diet, exercise, weight control and reducing smoking may help some back problems. Learn about relief.

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Joint diseases and problems

Joint diseases and problems can severely limit a person's quality of life, so it's important know what the different types are. Learn more about them here.

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Perthes disease

Perthes disease is a painful condition of the hip that usually occurs in children. It can take time, but most children recover fully.

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Tendinitis

Tendinitis (tendonitis) is an inflamed tendon, often in the shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee or heel. Learn about symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolisthesis is a problem with your back that can cause lower back pain. Read about the causes, symptoms and treatment options.

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Dupuytren's contracture

Dupuytren's contracture causes one or more of your fingers to bend towards the palm of your hand. Find out more about Dupuytren's contracture.

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Arthroscopy

An arthroscopy is a procedure used to look inside a joint to diagnose and treat some joint problems. Find out about when arthroscopy may be used.

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Tendinopathy

Tendinopathy is a painful condition that occurs with overuse or injury of tendons. Read about symptoms, treatment, prevention and when to see a doctor.

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Polymyalgia rheumatica

Polymyalgia rheumatica causes inflammation in the joints and the surrounding tissues. Learn about its symptoms and the treatment options available.

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Heel pain

A lot of people suffer from heel pain. Find out how to treat heel pain, self-care options and when to seek medical attention from a specialist.

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Psoriatic arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis is a disease that affects your joints. It usually occurs in people with psoriasis. Learn more about psoriatic arthritis here.

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Costochondritis

Costochondritis is inflammation of the cartilage connecting your ribs to your breastbone. Learn how you can reduce the pain of costochondritis.

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Rheumatoid arthritis

Experiencing pain and swelling in the smaller joints in your hands or feet? It could be rheumatoid arthritis - find out more here.

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Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH)

Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is where your ligaments and tendons harden. Treatment is medicine, exercise and physiotherapy..

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Knee replacement

A knee replacement may be recommended if you are suffering from knee pain and other treatments suggested by your doctor have not worked.

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Osteopenia

If you have osteopenia, your bones are weaker than normal. Osteopenia is less severe than osteoporosis but you need to take care if you're at risk.

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Arthritis in children (juvenile idiopathic arthritis)

Learn about juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA or juvenile arthritis) – chronic (ongoing) childhood arthritis that causes joint pain and swelling.

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Ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of arthritis that affects your spine. There is no cure for AS but treatments can help ease your symptoms.

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Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is an ongoing condition that causes generalised pain. Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatments for fibromyalgia.

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Bone density scan (DEXA or DXA scan)

A bone density scan or DEXA scan is used to check your bone density. Doctors use the results to diagnose osteoporosis. Find out if you need one.

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Chronic fatigue syndrome (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis)

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a complicated condition characterised by ongoing, unexplained tiredness.

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Rickets

Rickets is a bone disease that can affect children with lack of vitamin D. Find out about the symptoms and treatments for rickets.

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Scoliosis

Scoliosis is when your spine curves into an abnormal shape. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.

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Clubfoot

Clubfoot is when one or both of your baby's feet are pointed and twisted. Some babies are born with it. Clubfoot does not hurt and can be treated.

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Flat feet (fallen arches)

Flat feet happens when your foot's arch is lower than normal. It can cause pain in your foot, leg or elsewhere. Learn about treatment options here.

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Osteoporosis medicines

Osteoporosis medicines include bisphosphonates, denosumab and hormonal treatments. Calcium, vitamin D and exercise are also important.

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Spinal stenosis

Spinal stenosis, or spinal canal stenosis, is a narrowing of the canal in which the spinal cord sits. Explore symptoms, causes, and treatments.

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Plantar fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is when the tissue on the bottom of your foot becomes inflamed. Learn how to manage the heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis.

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