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Your best health. from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Diseases & Conditions View All Topics By Body Part Featured Popular Topics Arthritis Broken Bones Osteoporosis Sports Injuries Tumors Children’s Conditions Ortho-pinion Blog Treatment View All Topics By Body Part Featured Popular Topics Arthroscopy Joint Replacement Preparing for Surgery Nonsurgical Treatments Diagnostic Tests Ortho-pinion Blog Recovery View All Topics By Body Part Featured Popular Topics Recovery from Surgery Rehabilitation Exercise Handouts Pain Management Ortho-pinion Blog Staying Healthy View All Topics By Body Part Featured Popular Topics Bone Health Fitness & Exercise Sports Injury Prevention Home & Recreational Safety Ortho-pinion Blog Diet & Nutrition Find information by body part About Your Shoulder Diseases & Conditions Arthritis of the Shoulder Diseases & Conditions Chronic Shoulder Instability Treatment Shoulder Joint Replacement Recovery Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Conditioning Program See more Shoulder topics About Your Neck Diseases & Conditions Neck Sprains and Strains Diseases & Conditions Neck Pain Treatment Cervical Radiculopathy: Surgical Treatment Options Treatment Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: Surgical Treatment Options See more Neck topics About Your Knee Diseases & Conditions Why Do Knees Make Noise? 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Our articles and other resources provide in-depth information about symptoms, causes, and treatment options for musculoskeletal problems — and all of our resources are developed and reviewed by the experts at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. articleFeatured Spanish Translations We are committed to providing accurate and reliable health information for our readers who speak Spanish. Click here for a list of articles and other resources on the OrthoInfo website that have been translated into Spanish. resource Explore What is FAAOS? Searching for a reputable orthopaedic surgeon to treat your musculoskeletal injury, condition, or disease? Start by looking for the letters FAAOS” (Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) after a doctor’s name. article Learn more OrthoInfo Basics Handouts These printable PDF handouts address some of the most common musculoskeletal conditions and treatments in plain language designed to maximize reading comprehension. Basics can be customized with a doctor’s practice logo and details. handout Learn more See alltopics Popular See all Diseases & Conditions Topics Diseases & Conditions Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones become progressively thinner and weaker, making you more vulnerable to fractures (broken bones). People over the age of 50 and women have a higher risk of osteoporosis, but there are other risk factors as well. article Learn more Featured Herniated Disk in the Lower Back A herniated disk is a condition that can occur anywhere in the spine but most often occurs in the lower back. It is sometimes called a bulging, protruding, or ruptured disk. It is one of the most common causes of lower back pain, as well as leg pain, or sciatica. article Learn more Shoulder Pain and Common Shoulder Problems Because so many structures make up the shoulder, it is vulnerable to many different problems and injuries — from inflammation to tendon tears to fractures. article Read Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a broad term used to describe pain in the front of the knee and around the kneecap. It is sometimes called "runner’s knee" or "jumper’s knee" because it is common in people who participate in sports — especially females and young adults. article Read Sever’s Disease Sever’s disease is one of the most common causes of heel pain in growing children, especially children who are very physically active. It is an inflammation of the growth plate in the calcaneus (heel) that most often occurs during growth spurts, when bones, muscles, tendons, and other structures are changing rapidly. article Learn more See...