Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Ellen R. Rich PhD RN, CS, FNP Osteoporosis is a generalized metabolic disease characterized by both diminished bone mineral density (BMD) and deterioration of the microarchitecture of remaining bone….
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis Dennis A. Cardone DO Alfred F. Tallia MD, MPH Osteoarthritis (OA) is a clinical condition of diarthroidal joints characterized by pain, stiffness, and structural alteration. Underlying this condition are…
Low Back Pain
Low Back Pain Steve Weintraub DO Low back pain (LBP) remains one of the leading reasons for primary care visits. It usually resolves with nonspecific treatment within 6 weeks in…
Cumulative Trauma Disorder
Cumulative Trauma Disorder Nancy S. Morris PhD, RN, CS, ANP Cumulative trauma disorder (CTD) is a collective term for a range of soft-tissue injuries and conditions that primarily involve tendons,…
Fibromyalgia and Diffuse Illnesses
Fibromyalgia and Diffuse Illnesses Karen Anderson Keith PhD, RN,CS, FNP Robert Keith PA-C One of the most puzzling and frustrating problems confronting primary care providers is the evaluation of vague…
Anterior Knee Pain
Anterior Knee Pain Sanjiv Bansal MD William Urban MD Anterior knee pain is a common musculoskeletal complaint seen by primary care providers. It describes a large spectrum of clinical entities…
Articulation Injuries of the Ankle and Hip
Articulation Injuries of the Ankle and Hip Robert Keith PA-C Karen Anderson Keith PhD, RN,CS, FNP Articulation injuries, also known as joint injuries, occur where two bones join. The injury…
Renal Tumors
Renal Tumors B. Mayer Grob MD Benign and malignant renal tumors are often diagnosed in the workup of hematuria. In addition, incidental renal masses are frequently seen in the evaluation…
Connective Tissue Disorders
Connective Tissue Disorders Naomi Schlesinger M.D. The connective tissue diseases, also called collagen vascular diseases, are a group of multisystemic diseases. They include but are not limited to systemic lupus…
