Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common chronic degenerative disease. The prevalence tends to increase with age and influenced by underlying risk factors such as gender, obesity, joint injuries (work/sports activities), geographic region. OA has distinctive picture, namely, damage the cartilage formation of new bone at edges bones, also called osteophytes, due biochemical, metabolic, physiological, pat...

Objectives: Hallux rigidus is one of the main etiologies disability in elderly. It a degenerative disease first metatarsophalangeal joint causing restriction movement as well pain and swelling. This study was conducted to evaluate effectiveness methylprednisolone dextrose prolotherapy reduction functional improvement patients with hallux rigidus. Methods: A randomized double-blind control trial...

Abstract Background Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) is one of the most common lower leg injuries in sporting populations. It accounts for between 6 and 16% all running injuries, up to 53% military recruits. Various treatment modalities are available with varying degrees success. In recalcitrant cases, surgery often only option. Objective To evaluate whether ultrasound-guided injection 15% ...