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Osteoporosis Drug Danger Stories

Osteoporosis Drug Danger

There is a growing number of cases of a disturbing complication to the bone building medications like fosamax. Those taking the drugs are at an increased risk of horrible breakdown of the jaw after dental procedures.

This was first noticed perhaps a year and a half ago, but even just now are dentists and oral surgeons taking notice.

Now, while this is a very serious side effect, it doesn’t mean the medicines should be stopped. They just need to be used with caution, especially when invasive dental procedures need to be performed.


It was a problem that had dentist Bob Deutch very concerned--scratching his head as to what was going on with his patient’s jawbone.

Dr. Deutch says, “A patient post-operatively healing perfectly from implant surgery we started to notice there was some osteonecrosis taking place for no apparent reason.”

Osteonecrosis--the breakdown of the jaw bone… (Read more about Osteoporosis Drug Danger)

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Health Wrap - Reports on Calcium, Lawn Moving Accidents, Herbs for lower back pain Stories

Health Wrap - Reports on Calcium, Lawn Moving Accidents, Herbs for lower back pain

A new review of medical literature in the highly regarded Cochrane Library surprisingly casts doubt on the value of supplements and calcium-fortified foods to build stronger bones in kids!

The review shows that supplementing the diet with calcium in healthy children has little benefit for bone health.

They say in the long run, bone mass didn’t improve much.

Pediatricians and parents are concerned with calcium intake because they want to ensure that boys and girls achieve peak bone strength in childhood, a time when kids build bone at an accelerated pace. (Read more about Health Wrap - Reports on Calcium, Lawn Moving Accidents, Herbs for lower back pain)

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Hip Fracture Stories

Hip Fracture

1 in 4 people will ultimately die from complications caused by a hip fracture. Each year in the United States, there are 350,000 hip fractures. (Read more about Hip Fracture)

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Knee Replacement Stories

Knee Replacement

Osteoarthritis is the main reason patients need to undergo knee replacement surgery. The major problem in this condition is that the cartilage on the surface of the bone of the joint, wears away. (Read more about Knee Replacement)

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KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS TOPICAL TREATMENT Stories

KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS TOPICAL TREATMENT

52 year old George Laflare has been a sports fanatic since his high school days. A former football player, George says over the years his knees have really taken a beating. Eventually he developed knee osteoarthritis. Now, new topical treatments of knee osteoarthritis are helping George cope with the pain. (Read more about KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS TOPICAL TREATMENT)

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HISPANICS AND OSTEOPOROSIS Stories

HISPANICS AND OSTEOPOROSIS

Hispanics are the nation’s largest minority group, and they are also the fastest growing group, accounting for about half of the growth in the U.S. population since 2000. Thus Hispanic healthcare is an increasing concern that a lot of doctors are focusing their attention onto.

The growth of the Hispanic population has not been accompanied by an improvement in Hispanic healthcare. Of particular concern is the quality of healthcare Hispanic women receive. There has been a steady increase in hip fractures in Hispanic women over the past twenty years. But it’s not only because there are more Hispanic women to suffer a fracture; it’s also because of inadequate health care for Hispanic women before and after menopause.

Celia Greenberg has a Latino heritage. She says her diet rarely contained any milk or other dairy products. “The only milk I drank was the little that was in my coffee. We ate very small quantities of cheeses and no yogurt at all.” (Read more about HISPANICS AND OSTEOPOROSIS)

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ARTIFICIAL DISC TREATS LOWER BACK PAIN Stories

ARTIFICIAL DISC TREATS LOWER BACK PAIN

Jumping off rooftops, running through burning buildings, crashing cars, it's all in a day's work for Jeff Gibson. "I did Batman movies, Robocop, Conspiracy Theory, War of the Worlds."

Some would call Hollywood stuntman, Jeff Gibson, a dare-devil adrenaline machine. In addition to performing life-threatening stunts as a livelihood, Jeff also skydives, races cars and scuba-dives. But, it wasn't on the movie set or on the race track that sparked Jeff's battle with excruciating back pain. It was a simple house chore. (Read more about ARTIFICIAL DISC TREATS LOWER BACK PAIN)

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OSTEOPOROSIS MEDICATIONS Stories

OSTEOPOROSIS MEDICATIONS

There’s been some confusion lately concerning several popular osteoporosis medications. Whom should they be prescribed to? Women with mild bone loss, or only those with serious cases of osteoporosis?

And can these medications actually cause fractures if used for too long a period of time?

This disease, osteoporosis, is a big problem. Thirty million women suffer from the disease that results from loss of bone density, and can result in a serious, even life-threatening bone fracture. (Read more about OSTEOPOROSIS MEDICATIONS)

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VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENTATION Stories

VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENTATION

No question, calcium provides a benefit to preventing fractures. But just how much Vitamin D should African American women be taking?
It is estimated that as many as 30% to 40% of older adults with hip fractures are Vitamin D insufficient. So, it’s possible older adults may benefit from supplemental Vitamin D, which helps get calcium into bones to make them strong.
“I’m not the kind of person who takes supplements. I thought what I was eating was enough,” says Beverley Riley. (Read more about VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENTATION)

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Stories

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis affects more than 2 million people in the United States. Rheumatoid arthritis differs in origin from degenerative arthritis in being an auto-immune disease. (Read more about Rheumatoid Arthritis)

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Hip Pain Westchester, NY

 Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Pain is not normal. One should not wake up with pain in their hip, leg or arm and feel the need to tough it out. Lawrence Hospital Center, located in Westchester, NY has a whole department of board-certified physicians that deal solely with pain management. And if your case is beyond a throbbing sensation the Department of Orthopedics can mend it surgically or through other innovative techniques.

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Total Knee Replacement Westchester, NY

 Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopedics & Sports Medicine performs hip and knee replacement, shoulder surgery, arthroscopy, ankle surgery, and joint repair.

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Knee Replacement Surgery New Rochelle, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Surgery is always a hard decision, but there are times when it's the only real option. If you need to have knee replacement surgery, you also need a hospital and surgeons that you can trust with absolute certainty. You should contact the Lawrence Hospital Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in New Rochelle, New York for the help you seek.

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Sports Medicine / Injuries Westchester, NY

Dr. Daniel Zelazny

Dr. Daniel Zelazny

University Orthopedics
19 Bradhurst Avenue, Ste. 1300N
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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Hurt yourself during the holidays ice skating or playing basketball? If youve hurt your hand or sprained an ankle or injured yourself more seriously it is best you consult a sports medicine specialist who can advise you on the treatment you need. Board Certified Dr. Daniel Zelazny of Westchester, NY specializes in sports medicine and orthopedic trauma and is based in Westchester. Get yourself treated by him as soon as possible and get back to playing the sport you love in no time at all.

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Joint Replacement Surgery New Rochelle, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call (888) 729-2857

You already know that joint replacement surgery is an extremely serious matter. You need a surgeon who you can trust and depend on to give you the results for a healthier life. For truly focused and dedicated care, the team at Lawrence Hospital Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in New Rochelle, New York is there for you.

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Hand Surgery Yonkers, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Suffering from hand problems can change you in ways that you never thought possible. It can affect everything from how you get dressed in the morning and how you eat, to even how you perform at work. When you have reached a crisis point, the Lawrence Hospital Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Yonkers, New York are the people you need to contact to get on with your life.

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Hand Surgery New Rochelle, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call (888) 729-2857

Experiencing constant hand pain means that almost everything you do is agonizing. From eating a meal to cleaning around the house, you grit your teeth and keep going, always hoping tomorrow it will be gone. But it won't without action. Hand surgery with the Lawrence Hospital Center Department of Orthopedics & Sports Medicine near New Rochelle, New York can put a stop to your pain and have you back to doing the things you love.

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Woman (Gender) Knee Replacement

 Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Hip replacement, knee surgery, shoulder surgery, and other orthopedic procedures are performed expertly at Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopedics & Sports Medicine near White Plains, NY.

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Meniscus Repair/Meniscal Tear New Rochelle, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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The knee is in use for almost every physical activity imaginable. It's a strong and flexible joint, but because of its constant use, it is prone to injury and degradation. A Meniscal tear means that you probably experience pain when bearing weight on your knee. The pain can make straightening your leg or getting out of the car extremely uncomfortable. If you're suffering from any of the symptoms of a Meniscal tear in the New Rochelle, New York area the Lawrence Hospital Center for Orthopedic and Sports Medicine has experienced surgeons who can perform Meniscus Repair surgery and help get you're mobility back.

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Labral Repair Surgery Yonkers, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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The shoulder joint is a delicate mechanism capable of performing repetitive tasks and bearing heavy weight, yet its complex construction can be easily damaged and injured. If you have a torn glenoid labrum, you will need surgery to repair it. Come to the highly skilled doctors for your Labral repair surgery; the doctors of Lawrence Hospital Center in Yonkers, New York.

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Shoulder Surgery New Rochelle, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Has an injured shoulder cause pain or discomfort in your everyday activities? Does shoulder pain make it difficult to play catch or go bowling? The shoulder joint is known for its strength, reliability and ability to perform many repeated tasks. If you're dealing with a consistent lack of strength and mobility in the shoulder because of pain, then surgery may be necessary. At the Lawrence Hospital Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine they are constantly surgically and non-surgically treating muscle, bone and joint injuries. For those in the New Rochelle, New York area, real treatment is only a phone call away.

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Hand Surgeon / Orthopedic Westchester, NY

Dr. Richard M. Magill, Jr.

Dr. Richard M. Magill, Jr.

University Orthopedics
19 Bradhurst Ave. Ste 1300N
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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Need a hand surgeon? Dr. Richard Magill is an Attending Orthopedic Surgeon at Westchester Medical Center, specializing in hand surgery. His mission is to provide quality general and specialty orthopedic services. His extensive skill and experience can give you the results you want from your hand surgery.

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Hip Replacement Westchester, NY

Dr. Scott Russinoff

Dr. Scott Russinoff

University Orthopedics
19 Bradhurst Ave.
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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If you are tired of living with chronic hip pain and need a hip replacement procedure in Westchester, NY, look no further than the University Orthopaedics. Dr. Scott Russinoff specializes in an array of advanced Orthopaedic treatments, including hip replacement and employs an expert staff to assist him in giving each patient superb personal care. The center itself has vast array of the most innovative technology available.

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Hand Injury/Orthopedic Westchester, NY

Dr. Richard M. Magill, Jr.

Dr. Richard M. Magill, Jr.

University Orthopedics
19 Bradhurst Ave. Ste 1300N
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call (888) 834-8517

Is your hand injured? Consult a good orthopedic surgeon and get the right treatment for your hand injury. Dr. Richard Magill is a skilled and experienced orthopedist in Westchester, NY who provides quality general and specialty orthopedic services, as part of a tertiary care and trauma center.

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Shoulder Pain Westchester, NY

Dr. Daniel Zelazny

Dr. Daniel Zelazny

University Orthopedics
19 Bradhurst Avenue, Ste. 1300N
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call (888) 834-8517

Hurt your shoulder at work or at home? Dont let your shoulder pain come in the way of your daily routine. Get treated for it by a specialist who knows what its all about. Board Certified Dr. Daniel Zelazny specializes in sports medicine and orthopedic trauma and is based in Westchester, NY when it comes to orthopedic problems you can expect his skill and experience to make the difference.

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Hip Replacement Surgery New Rochelle, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call (888) 729-2857

Undergoing hip replacement surgery might be one of the most difficult decisions you ever make. That's why you need a hospital with surgeons who can offer an objective and compassionate diagnosis, so you have everything you need to get through this tough period. Consider the Lawrence Hospital Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in New Rochelle, New York for hip replacement surgery.

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Ligament Surgery Yonkers, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Finding a surgeon for ligament surgery can be a difficult task. First, you might think about what you need in a surgeon: skill, experience, compassion, dedication and affordability. The surgeons of the Orthopedic and Sports Medicine department of the Lawrence Hospital Center in Yonkers, New York encompass all of these qualities. If you need ligament surgery, the Lawrence Hospital Center is where you go.

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Hip Replacement Rockland, New York

Dr. Scott Russinoff

Dr. Scott Russinoff

University Orthopedics
19 Bradhurst Ave.
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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If you are looking for a certified professional who is an expert in administering safe and effective hip replacement procedures in Rockland, New York, turn to Dr. Scott Russinoff. Dr. Russinoff and his friendly team of professionals at University Orthopaedics have the most innovative tools to help their experienced hands and minds. They specialize in personal care and will welcome you to their comfortable healing environment with open arms.

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Pediatric Orthopedics

Dr. Iris E. Schlesinger

Dr. Iris E. Schlesinger

University Orthopedics, P.C.
19 Bradhurst Avenue, Ste 1300N
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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Dr. Iris Schlesinger is an Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon at Westchester Medical Center, specializing in pediatric orthopaedic surgery. She received her undergraduate degree from Hofstra University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and completed her medical degree at Albany Medical College.

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Orthopedic Surgeon Westchester, NY

Dr. William Walsh

Dr. William Walsh

University Orthopedics, P.C.
19 Bradhurst Avenue, Ste 1300N
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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Injured your hand or foot? Resolve your orthopedic problems with Dr. William J. Walsh in Putnam and Orange NY. Board certified Dr. Walsh is an Attending Orthopedic Surgeon and former Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Westchester Medical Center. He is also an Attending in Orthopedic Surgery at White Plains Hospital Center and an Orthopedic Consultant for Burke Rehabilitation Hospital.

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