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Osteoarthritis is a condition in which the cartilage that protects and cushions the joints breaks down over time. Eventually, the

In osteoarthritis, the cartilage that protects and cushions the joints breaks down over time. As the cartilage wears down, the

Exercises for ankylosing spondylitis should be gentle and frequent. The exercises shown here are good to do twice each day. Don't

This maneuver is done with the assistance of a doctor or physical therapist. A single 10- to 15-minute session usually is all that

Thumb and finger opposition Begin by placing your hand on a table in front of you, with your palm up. Touch your thumb to each

Cemented joints are attached to the existing bone with cement. It acts as a glue and attaches the artificial joint to the bone

In the cradle hold (traditional), you sit up with your back supported. One arm supports your baby, with your baby's head in the

The tendons at the front of the knee connect the quadriceps muscles at the front of the thigh to the shinbone (tibia). The upper

A colostomy pouch (or bag) is worn on the outside of the body to collect waste that normally passes through the digestive system

An ear exam can find problems in the ear canal, eardrum, and the middle ear. During an ear exam, a tool called an otoscope is used