Orthopedics/Sports - October 2019 Archives

Although it's been nearly three years since his knee replacement, David Knisely keeps in touch with his Mayo Clinic surgeon to report on where — ...

Playing the same sport for an entire year and nothing else. It's called "sports specialization." And it could be causing harm to your child's ...

StutteringInternational Stuttering Awareness Day will be observed on Tuesday, Oct. 22, which makes this a good time to learn more about this speech disorder. Stuttering, ...

Amyloidosis (am-uh-loi-DO-sis) is a rare disease that occurs when a substance called amyloid builds up in your organs. Amyloid is an abnormal protein that is ...

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that creates numbness and tingling in your palm from the thumb to ring fingers. It occurs when a nerve ...

Falls put you at risk of serious injury. In fact, falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults. As you get older, physical ...

Finding a mental health care providerIf you've never seen a mental health provider before, you may not know how to find one who suits your ...

Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. Most cases of scoliosis are mild, but ...