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Sciatica

Sciatica by definition is pain experienced in the distribution of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve (which is the thickest and longest nerve in the body – as thick as your thumb) runs down the entire back of your leg, dividing off at various points. There are several reasons why the sciatic nerve can become [...]

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Obesity & Lower Back Pain

There is extensive documentation on obesity and lower back pain. However the relationship between lower back pain and obesity remains controversial. A Finnish study on young adults looked at the association between the prevalence on lower back pain and weight-related factors. Obesity causes an excessive mechanical load on the lumbar spine, often resulting in lower [...]

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Tuesday, March 6th, 2012

Total Knee Replacement Proof Is ‘Lacking’

More research is required on the long-term safety, patient satisfaction and effectiveness of total knee replacements. The majority of knee replacements are for patients with osteoarthritis. The operation replaces arthritic damaged knee joints, with an artificial joint. An article published in the Lancet stated the implants had “proliferated” without full testing. The UK regulator said [...]