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/* JSCpragma:StartCompress
*/
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function np_JSMsg() {

this.Title = Array([this.ShortListSize]);
this.Desc = Array([this.ShortListSize]);
this.Link = Array([this.ShortListSize]);
this.Cat = Array([this.ShortListSize]);
this.DateN = Array([this.ShortListSize]);

this.MetaKeys = Array([5]);
this.MetaVals = Array([5]);



 this.ShortListSize = 10;
 this.BeenLoaded = 0;
 this.dispNumb;

 this.Msg = function(msgPart, msgOffset)
 {
    document.write( this.Get(msgPart, msgOffset) );
 }

 this.MsgDay = function(msgPart)
 {
    document.write( this.GetDay(msgPart) );
 }

 this.MsgN = function(msgPart, msgNumber)
 {
    document.write( this.GetN(msgPart, msgNumber) );
 }


 this.Get = function(msgPart, msgOffset)
 {
    if(!msgOffset) {
        msgOffset = 0;
    }
    if(!this.BeenLoaded) {
        this.BeenLoaded = 1;
        dispNumb = 
           this.getRandInt(this.ShortListSize);
    }
    return( this.GetN(msgPart, (dispNumb + msgOffset)) );
 }

 this.GetDay = function(msgPart)
 {
    var d = new Date();
    var x = d.getDate();
    return( this.GetN(msgPart, x) );
 }


 this.GetN = function(msgPart, msgNumber)
 {
    return( this.GetNCore(msgPart, msgNumber) );
 }

 this.GetNCore = function(msgPart, msgNumber)
 {
    var myTmp;

    if(!msgPart) {
        msgPart = "Body";
    }
    if(!msgNumber) {
        msgNumber = 0;
    }

    if(msgNumber >= this.ShortListSize) {
        msgNumber = msgNumber % this.ShortListSize;
    }

    if(  this.ok(msgPart,"Type") ) {
        return(this.Type[msgNumber]);
    }
    if(  this.ok(msgPart,"Title") ) {
        return(this.Title[msgNumber]);
    }
    if(  this.ok(msgPart, "Desc Description Content") ) {
        return(this.Desc[msgNumber]);
    }
    if(  this.ok(msgPart,"Body") ) {
        return(this.Body[msgNumber]);
    }
    if(  this.ok(msgPart, "Attrib Attribute Source") ) {
        return(this.Attrib[msgNumber]);
    }
    if(  this.ok(msgPart, "Author") ) {
        if(!this.Author[msgNumber]) {
            return(this.Attrib[msgNumber]);
        }
        return(this.Author[msgNumber]);
    }

    if(  this.ok(msgPart,"DayN Day2N Day") ) {
        myTmp = this.DateN[msgNumber];
        if(myTmp.length) { 
          myTmp = myTmp.substr(6,2);
          if(  this.ok(msgPart,"Day2N") ) {
            return(myTmp);
          }
          if(myTmp.charAt(0) == "0") {
            return(myTmp.substr(1,1))
          }
          return(myTmp);
        }
    }
    if(  this.ok(msgPart, "MonthN Month2N") ) {
        myTmp = this.DateN[msgNumber];
        if(myTmp.length) {
          myTmp = myTmp.substr(4,2)
          if(  this.ok(msgPart,"Month2N") ) {
            return(myTmp);
          }
          if(myTmp.charAt(0) == "0") {
            return(myTmp.substr(1,1))
          }
          return(myTmp);
        }
    }
    if(  this.ok(msgPart, "Year2N Year4N YearN Year") ) {
        if(this.DateN[msgNumber].length) {
          if(  this.ok(msgPart,"Year2N") ) {
            return(this.DateN[msgNumber].substr(2,2));
          }
          return(this.DateN[msgNumber].substr(0,4));
        }
    }

    if(  this.ok(msgPart,"Time") ) {
      myTmp = this.DateN[msgNumber];
      return(myTmp.substr(8,6));
    }
    if(  this.ok(msgPart,"Hour2N") ) {
      myTmp = this.DateN[msgNumber];
      return(myTmp.substr(8,2));
    }
    if(  this.ok(msgPart,"Minute2N") ) {
      myTmp = this.DateN[msgNumber];
      return(myTmp.substr(10,2));
    }

    if(  this.ok(msgPart,"Link") ) {
        return(this.Link[msgNumber]);
    }
    if( this.ok(msgPart,"LinkTitle") ) {
        if(this.MetaMsg(msgPart,"Link") && this.MetaMsg(msgPart,"Title") ) {
          if( !this.Link[msgNumber] ) {
              return(this.Title[msgNumber]);
          }

          if( !this.Title[msgNumber] ) {
            this.Title[msgNumber] =  this.Link[msgNumber];              
          }
          myTmp = '<A \n'; 
          myTmp = myTmp + 'HREF=about' + msgNumber + '.html>\n';
          myTmp = myTmp + this.Title[msgNumber] + '</A>\n';

          return(myTmp);

        }
        if( this.MetaMsg(msgPart,"Title") ) {
          return(this.Title[msgNumber]);
        }
        if( this.MetaMsg(msgPart,"Link") ) {
          if( this.Link[msgNumber] ) {
            myTmp = "<A \n"; 
            myTmp = myTmp + "HREF=about" + msgNumber + ".html>\n";
            myTmp = myTmp + this.Link[msgNumber] + "</A>\n";
            return(myTmp);
          }
        }
        return("");
    }
    if( this.ok(msgPart,"Cat Category Subject") ) {
        return(this.Cat[msgNumber]);
    }
    if( this.ok(msgPart,"Thumb") ) {
        return(this.Thumb[msgNumber]);
    }
    if( this.ok(msgPart,"Alt") ) {
        return(this.Alt[msgNumber]);
    }

    return("");
 }




 this.getRandInt = function(RandSz)
 {
    var t, t2, t3;

    t = 0;
    while(t < .000001) {
        t = Math.random();
        t = Math.abs(t);
    }
    t2 = t * 1000000;
    t2 = Math.round(t2);
    t3 = t2 % RandSz;
    return(t3);
 }



 this.ok = function(a, b)
 {
    var t, t2;

    if(!this.is(a,b)) {
        return(0);
    }
    return(this.MetaMsg(a));
 }

 this.is = function(a, b)
 {
    var t, t2;

    t = a + " ";
    t2 = b + " ";
    t2 = t2.toUpperCase();
    t = t.toUpperCase();

    if(t2.indexOf(t) == -1) {
        return(0);
    }
    return(1);
 }


 this.MetaMsg = function(msgCmd)
 {
    var i,l;

    if( this.is(msgCmd, "Title LinkTitle Desc Description Link LinkTitle Cat Category SubjectDayN Day2N MonthN Month2N Year2N Year4N YearN Year Time Hour2N Minute2N ") ) {
         return(1);

    }
    else if( this.is(msgCmd, "MetaCount") ) {
        return(10);
    }
    else {
        if(this.MetaKeys) {
            l = this.MetaKeys.length;
            for(i = 0;i < l;i++) {
                if(this.MetaKeys[i] == msgCmd) {
                    return(this.MetaVals[i]);
                }
            }
        }
        return(0);
    }
 }

     

}

np = new np_JSMsg();

/* how slow is the with statement */

with( np ) {
/* Meta values
*/
MetaKeys[0] = "MetaTitle";
MetaVals[0] = "About.com Orthopedics";
MetaKeys[1] = "MetaLink";
MetaVals[1] = "http://orthopedics.about.com/";
MetaKeys[2] = "MetaLinkTitle";
MetaVals[2] = "<A HREF=\"http://orthopedics.about.com/\" CLASS=\"JSMsg\">About.com Orthopedics</A>";
MetaKeys[3] = "MetaUpdateDate";
MetaVals[3] = "20100308083513";
MetaKeys[4] = "MetaDesc";
MetaVals[4] = "Get the latest headlines from the About.com Orthopedics GuideSite.";


/* content vaues:
*/
Title[0] = "Alignment of Knee Replacements Critical to Longevity";
Desc[0] = "A recent report found that the alignment of a <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/od/kneereplacement/f/bestkneeimplant.htm\">knee replacement implant</a> is critical to the longevity of the implant.  When your surgeon implants a knee replacement, specific bone cuts are made to shape the joint for the implant.  Depending on how those cuts are made will determine the alignment of the implanted prosthesis.\n\n<p><IMG SRC=\"http://z.about.com/d/orthopedics/1/G/7/5/kneereplacement.jpg\" hspace=\"5\"  align=\"left\"><br />\n\nIf a bone cut is made in an improper angle, the study found that knee replacements were much more likely to wear out quickly.  Most patients are concerned about the type of implant when considering joint replacement surgery, when probably the most important consideration should be how well the implant is put in.\n\n<p>\n\nA recent technology has been developed to help surgeons ensure proper alignment of joint replacement implants.  Called <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/od/hipkneereplacement/f/computer.htm\">computer-assisted surgery</a>, the technology allows your surgeon to \'double-check\' the position of the implanted knee replacement.  While this technology has not been shown to lead to better functioning knee replacements, it is attempting to address the concerns of a misaligned implant.\n\n<p>\n\n<strong>Related:</strong> <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/od/hipkneereplacement/tp/kneereplacement.htm\">All About Knee Replacement</a> &#124; <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/od/kneereplacement/f/bestkneeimplant.htm\">Knee Replacement Implants</a> &#124; <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/od/hipkneereplacement/f/computer.htm\">Computer-Assisted Knee Replacement</a>\n\n<p>\n\n<sub>\n\nSources: \"TKA Failure Risk Climbs With Each Degree of Varus\" OrthopedicsToday, Vol 30, No 2. February 2010. Page 1.\n\n<p>\n\nImage &#169; Medical Multimedia Group\n\n</sub><p style=\"background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;\"><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/03/12/alignment-of-knee-replacements-critical-to-longevity.htm\">Alignment of Knee Replacements Critical to Longevity</a> originally appeared on <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/\">About.com Orthopedics</a> on Friday, March 12th, 2010 at 09:01:57.</p><p><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/03/12/alignment-of-knee-replacements-critical-to-longevity.htm\">Permalink</a> | <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/03/12/alignment-of-knee-replacements-critical-to-longevity.htm#gB3\">Comment</a> | <a href=\"http://orthopedics.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/03/12/alignment-of-knee-replacements-critical-to-longevity.htm&#038;zItl=Alignment of Knee Replacements Critical to Longevity\">Email this</a></p>";
Link[0] = "http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/03/12/alignment-of-knee-replacements-critical-to-longevity.htm";
Cat[0] = "";
DateN[0] = "20100312090157";

Title[1] = "New Studies Question Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacements";
Desc[1] = "New <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/od/hipkneereplacement/a/implants.htm\">hip replacement implants</a> are being developed and implanted into patients every year.  With each development, hopes are that we will find better, longer-lasting joint replacements, that will have fewer potential problems.  Unfortunately, not every developments works out as we might have hoped.  In fact, many \'advancements\' are found, sometimes years after they begin being implanted, to be inferior to more tried and true implants.\n\n<p><IMG SRC=\"http://z.about.com/d/orthopedics/1/0/9/5/hipreplacement.jpg\" hspace=\"5\"  align=\"left\"><br />\n\n\n\nIn the past decade, a specific type of implant, called <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/od/hipkneeimplants/f/metal.htm\">metal-on-metal implants</a>, have been implanted with increasing frequency.  Metal-on-metal implants do not have a plastic spacer between the ball and socket, like standard hip replacements, and are thought to possibly last longer.  Metal-on-metal hip replacements have been used in about 1/3 of <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/od/hipreplacementsurgery/tp/hipreplacement.htm\">hip replacements</a>, and metal-on-metal is always used in <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/od/hipkneereplacement/a/resurfacing.htm\">hip resurfacing surgery</a>.\n\n<p>\n\n<a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/04/health/04metalhip.html\">New studies</a> have shown that a small number of patients are having a reaction to the microscopic metallic debris that is created by the motion of these metal-on-metal implants.  About 1-3% of patients may experience this complication where the metallic debris causes destruction of surrounding soft-tissue and bone.  This is not an allergic reaction, but rather a response to the debris that causes damage to the surrounding tissues.\n\n<p>\n\nIf you have a metal-on-metal hip replacement or hip resurfacing implant, be sure to check in regularly with your surgeon.  Symptoms of this complication may include increasing pain, and your doctor should be able to see the bone destruction on an x-ray.  The is no recommendation to remove the implants unless this complication should occur.  Metal-on-metal implants are likely to continue to have a significant role in the future of hip replacement and hip resurfacing, and to date, there is no recommendation that these implants should not be used.  Rather, caution and judgment must be weight to determine the best implant for each individual patient.\n\n<p>\n\n<strong>Related:</strong> <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/od/hipkneereplacement/a/implants.htm\">Hip Replacement Implants</a> &#124; <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/od/hipreplacementsurgery/tp/hipreplacement.htm\">All About Hip Replacement</a> &#124; <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/od/hipkneeimplants/f/metal.htm\">Metal-on-Metal Hips</a>\n\n<p>\n\n<sub>\n\nImage &#169; Medical Multimedia Group</sub></p><p style=\"background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;\"><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/03/08/new-studies-question-metal-on-metal-hip-replacements.htm\">New Studies Question Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacements</a> originally appeared on <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/\">About.com Orthopedics</a> on Monday, March 8th, 2010 at 08:35:13.</p><p><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/03/08/new-studies-question-metal-on-metal-hip-replacements.htm\">Permalink</a> | <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/03/08/new-studies-question-metal-on-metal-hip-replacements.htm#gB3\">Comment</a> | <a href=\"http://orthopedics.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/03/08/new-studies-question-metal-on-metal-hip-replacements.htm&#038;zItl=New Studies Question Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacements\">Email this</a></p>";
Link[1] = "http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/03/08/new-studies-question-metal-on-metal-hip-replacements.htm";
Cat[1] = "";
DateN[1] = "20100308083513";

Title[2] = "Do Back Belts Prevent Spine Injury?";
Desc[2] = "<p><IMG SRC=\"http://z.about.com/d/orthopedics/1/0/L/5/backstrain.jpg\" hspace=\"5\"  align=\"left\" >Recent research has investigated the question of whether or not wearing a back brace, also called a lumbar support, will help to prevent workplace lifting injuries.  Several <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/backfs.html\">recent studies</a> have very clearly shown that back braces do not lower the incidence of working having back problems.  </p>\n\n<p>\n\nThese studies have found <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/backfs.html\">no difference in either the number of back injuries</a>, nor in the number of workers who complained of back pain as a result of their lifting in the workplace.  </p>\n\n<p>\n\n<strong>Should back braces be worn?</strong><br />\n\n<br /><br />\n\nThere is evidence to show that back braces can <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www2a.cdc.gov/nioshtic-2/BuildQyr.asp?s1=20021737&#038;PageNo=1&#038;RecNo=1&#038;View=f&#038;\">help maintian a proper lifting posture</a>, and therefore some workers choose to use a back brace.  It should just be understood that this has not been shown to reduce the number of injuries.  Wearing a back brace has <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/backbelt.html\">not been shown to be harmful</a>, and therefore it should be seen as an option, but not a necessity.</p>\n\n<p>\n\n<strong>Related:</strong> <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/backpain/ht/lift.htm\">How to Lift</a> &#124; <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/sprainsstrains/a/lowback.htm\">Lumbar Muscle Strain</a></p>\n\n<p><small><br />\n\nImage &#169; Pali Rao</small></p>\n\n<p style=\"background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;\"><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/03/02/do-back-belts-prevent-spine-injury.htm\">Do Back Belts Prevent Spine Injury?</a> originally appeared on <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/\">About.com Orthopedics</a> on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 at 20:48:58.</p><p><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/03/02/do-back-belts-prevent-spine-injury.htm\">Permalink</a> | <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/03/02/do-back-belts-prevent-spine-injury.htm#gB3\">Comment</a> | <a href=\"http://orthopedics.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/03/02/do-back-belts-prevent-spine-injury.htm&#038;zItl=Do Back Belts Prevent Spine Injury?\">Email this</a></p>";
Link[2] = "http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/03/02/do-back-belts-prevent-spine-injury.htm";
Cat[2] = "";
DateN[2] = "20100302204858";

Title[3] = "PRP Effectiveness Doubted In Study";
Desc[3] = "<p>A new study of <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/od/injectio2/p/prp.htm\">platelet rich plasma</a> (PRP) has found it to be<a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://blogs.wsj.com/health/2010/01/12/hot-new-sports-injury-treatment-doesnt-work-in-study/\"> ineffective in the treatment</a> of Achilles tendonitis.  PRP has been a popular treatment for a challenging set of conditions.  Chronic types of tendonitis, including <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/ankleproblems/a/achilles.htm\">Achilles tendonitis</a>, can be slow to heal, and prevent people from performing their favorite activities.  PRP has gained popularity, not because it has been shown to be effective, but because it has been used by professional and elite athletes.  Because of that, demand for PRP has grown significantly.</p>\n\n<p>\n\nPRP uses the body\'s own cells to stimulate a healing response.  Because the patient\'s own cells are used, side-effects are minimal, and risks are small.  There has been hope that this treatment may be the answer to several chronic conditions, but this new study does not appear promising.</p>\n\n<p>\n\n<strong>Related:</strong> <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/od/injectio2/p/prp.htm\">Platelet Rich Plasma</a> &#124; <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/ankleproblems/a/achilles.htm\">Achilles Tendonitis</a> &#124; <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/sportsmedicine/a/overuse.htm\">Overuse Injuries</a></p>\n\n<p>\n\n<sub><br />\n\nSources:</p>\n\n<p>\n\nGoldstein, J \"<a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://blogs.wsj.com/health/2010/01/12/hot-new-sports-injury-treatment-doesnt-work-in-study/\">Hot New Sports Injury Treatment! (Doesn\'t Work in Study)</a>\" Wall Street Journal, January 12, 2010.<br />\n\n</sub></p>\n\n<p style=\"background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;\"><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/02/28/prp-effectiveness-doubted-in-study.htm\">PRP Effectiveness Doubted In Study</a> originally appeared on <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/\">About.com Orthopedics</a> on Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at 09:22:34.</p><p><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/02/28/prp-effectiveness-doubted-in-study.htm\">Permalink</a> | <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/02/28/prp-effectiveness-doubted-in-study.htm#gB3\">Comment</a> | <a href=\"http://orthopedics.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/02/28/prp-effectiveness-doubted-in-study.htm&#038;zItl=PRP Effectiveness Doubted In Study\">Email this</a></p>";
Link[3] = "http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/02/28/prp-effectiveness-doubted-in-study.htm";
Cat[3] = "";
DateN[3] = "20100228092234";

Title[4] = "New Treatment Option For Dupuytren\'s";
Desc[4] = "<p><IMG SRC=\"http://z.about.com/d/orthopedics/1/8/g/4/dupuytrens1.jpg\" hspace=\"5\"  align=\"right\">A new treatment has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of Dupuytren\'s contracture.  This treatment, an enzyme called collagenase, and sold under the trade name Xiaflex, is injected into the hands where Dupuytren\'s has formed.  Xiaflex is injected by your doctor on one visit, the collagenase works to weaken the Dupuyten\'s tissue, and then your doctor will manipulate the finger the following day to break apart the Dupuytren\'s.</p>\n\n<p>\n\nXiaflex is an exciting treatment in that it allows patients with bent fingers to find relief from their condition.  To top it off, no surgery is needed, and therefore risks such as infection are incredibly rare.  That said, there are some concerns about Xiaflex.  One rare complication can occur if Xiaflex is injected too close to a tendon.  If this occurs, the tendon can rupture (the collagenase dissolves the tendon tissue) requiring a surgery to fix the problem.</p>\n\n<p>\n\nHowever, the bigger concern at this time, is who is going to pay for Xiaflex?  The cost of the medication has yet to be announced, and it is unclear if this is a medication patients or insurance companies will end up paying for.  The cost of the medication may end up making this treatment less of an option for many patients.</p>\n\n<p>\n\n<strong>Related:</strong> <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/handcondiitions/a/dupuytrens.htm\">Dupuytren\'s Contracture</a> &#124; <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/od/dupuytrensdisease/p/needle.htm\">Needle Aponeurotomy</a></p>\n\n<p>\n\n<sub>Photo &#169; John D. Mahoney, M.D.</sub></p>\n\n<p style=\"background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;\"><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/02/22/new-treatment-option-for-dupuytrens.htm\">New Treatment Option For Dupuytren\'s</a> originally appeared on <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/\">About.com Orthopedics</a> on Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at 09:26:43.</p><p><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/02/22/new-treatment-option-for-dupuytrens.htm\">Permalink</a> | <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/02/22/new-treatment-option-for-dupuytrens.htm#gB3\">Comment</a> | <a href=\"http://orthopedics.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/02/22/new-treatment-option-for-dupuytrens.htm&#038;zItl=New Treatment Option For Dupuytren\'s\">Email this</a></p>";
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DateN[4] = "20100222092643";

Title[5] = "Simple Concussion Test";
Desc[5] = "Trying to determine if an athlete has had a concussion during an athletic competition can be challenging.  Traditionally, athletic trainers and sideline physicians have relied on questioning and examination findings.  Trying to determine a test that can detect a concussion has been a focus of recent research. New tests have been developed, but trying to perform as test that requires the use of computer software is not possible during a competition.  \n\n<p>\n\nA recent study investigated the use of a simple, inexpensive device, that measures reaction time.  The athlete\'s reaction time is measured prior to competition at the beginning of the season.  After an injury where a concussion is suspected, this test can be repeated.  The recent study found that athletes that had sustained a concussion had an increase in their reaction time by at least 15%.  This may be a helpful tool to aid sports medicine team members in evaluating their athletes.\n\n<p>\n\n<strong>Related:</strong> <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/od/sportsinjuries/a/concussion.htm\">Concussions</a> &#124; <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/od/sportsinjuries/Information_About_Sports_Injuries.htm\">Sports Injuries</a>\n\n<p>\n\n<sub>\n\nSource: \"<a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.orthosupersite.com/view.asp?rID=61115\">Simple test may help ascertain concussion in athletes</a>\" Ortho SuperSite.  Feb 18, 2010.\n\n</sub>\n\n<p style=\"background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;\"><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/02/20/simple-concussion-test.htm\">Simple Concussion Test</a> originally appeared on <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/\">About.com Orthopedics</a> on Saturday, February 20th, 2010 at 17:00:15.</p><p><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/02/20/simple-concussion-test.htm\">Permalink</a> | <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/02/20/simple-concussion-test.htm#gB3\">Comment</a> | <a href=\"http://orthopedics.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/02/20/simple-concussion-test.htm&#038;zItl=Simple Concussion Test\">Email this</a></p>";
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DateN[5] = "20100220170015";

Title[6] = "Drinking Beer May Strengthen Bones";
Desc[6] = "<p><IMG SRC=\"http://z.about.com/d/orthopedics/1/0/d/6/beer.jpg\" hspace=\"5\"  align=\"left\">Recent studies have investigated the role of beer in improving bone strength.  Numerous studies in the past decade have investigated possible beneficial effects of alcoholic beverages on a variety of medical conditions.  Among the conditions investigated is <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/od/osteoporosis/tp/osteoporosis.htm\">osteoporosis</a>, a problem that causes weak bone and susceptibility to fractures.</p>\n\n<p>\n\nExactly how beer may help strengthen bone is not understood, but numerous studies have found that dietary silicon is important in preventing osteoporosis.  Among foods that contain silicon is the husk of barley, a major component of most beers.  The amount of silicon in beer can vary dramatically depending on the type of beers, but pale ales seem to top the lists in people seeking out silicon.</p>\n\n<p>\n\nThe way in which silicon helps bone strength is a bit of a mystery, but several possible mechanisms have been proposed.  No study has shown that drinking beer will necessarily prevent osteoporosis.  Rather, what we do know is that beer contains dietary silicon, and that silicon seems to be important to bone health.  It should be remembered, that drinking beer can also have bad effects on health, and there are certainly other ways to increase dietary silicon intake!  If you do want to eat more silicon, try whole grains, apples, oranges, carrots or nuts.</p>\n\n<p>\n\n<strong>Related: </strong><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/od/osteoporosis/tp/osteoporosis.htm\">All About Osteoporosis</a> &#124; <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/osteoporosis/a/bonedensitytest.htm\">Bone Density Tests</a> &#124; <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/od/osteoporosistreatment/f/calcium.htm\">Calcium Intake</a></p>\n\n<p>\n\n<sub><br />\n\nSources:</p>\n\n<p>\n\nJugdaohsingh R. \"<a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17435952\">Silicon and bone health</a>\" J Nutr Health Aging. 2007 Mar-Apr;11(2):99-110.</p>\n\n<p>\n\nGoldsmith B. \"<a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6180B120100209\">Study toasts beer as being good for your bones</a>\" Reuters. Feb 9, 2010.<br />\n\n</sub></p>\n\n<p>\n\n<sub>Photo &#169; www.iStockPhoto.com</sub></p>\n\n<p style=\"background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;\"><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/02/14/drinking-beer-may-strengthen-bones.htm\">Drinking Beer May Strengthen Bones</a> originally appeared on <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/\">About.com Orthopedics</a> on Sunday, February 14th, 2010 at 10:47:19.</p><p><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/02/14/drinking-beer-may-strengthen-bones.htm\">Permalink</a> | <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/02/14/drinking-beer-may-strengthen-bones.htm#gB3\">Comment</a> | <a href=\"http://orthopedics.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/02/14/drinking-beer-may-strengthen-bones.htm&#038;zItl=Drinking Beer May Strengthen Bones\">Email this</a></p>";
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DateN[6] = "20100214104719";

Title[7] = "Getting Back Behind The Wheel";
Desc[7] = "<p><IMG SRC=\"http://z.about.com/d/orthopedics/1/0/c/6/car.jpg\" hspace=\"5\"  align=\"right\">Most of us rely on our cars.  Maybe we like to think we don\'t need them, but ask anyone who has had an injury or surgery that has prevented their ability to drive, and they\'ll be sure to let you know how important our cars can be.  So when is the <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/od/therapyrehab/f/driving.htm\">right time to return to driving</a>?  Is there a standard time?  Should I ask my doctor?  </p>\n\n<p>\n\nIt turns out, there is more to driving than your doctor can assess in his or her office.  Driving safely requires the vehicle operator to have sufficient mental and physical abilities, both of which can be affected by injuries or surgery.  While your doctor probably can tell you <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/od/therapyrehab/f/driving.htm\">when it is not safe for you to drive</a>, ultimately the decision on returning to drive should be determined by your local motor vehicles licensing department.</p>\n\n<p>\n\nDid you take a test before returning to drive?  Leave your comments below! </p>\n\n<p>\n\n<sub>Photo &#169; www.iStockPhoto.com</sub></p>\n\n<p style=\"background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;\"><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/02/09/getting-back-behind-the-wheel.htm\">Getting Back Behind The Wheel</a> originally appeared on <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/\">About.com Orthopedics</a> on Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 at 13:49:42.</p><p><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/02/09/getting-back-behind-the-wheel.htm\">Permalink</a> | <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/02/09/getting-back-behind-the-wheel.htm#gB3\">Comment</a> | <a href=\"http://orthopedics.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/02/09/getting-back-behind-the-wheel.htm&#038;zItl=Getting Back Behind The Wheel\">Email this</a></p>";
Link[7] = "http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/02/09/getting-back-behind-the-wheel.htm";
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DateN[7] = "20100209134942";

Title[8] = "New Study Shows Little Benefit From Minimally Invasive TKA";
Desc[8] = "A recent study presented at the 2009 American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons questions the possible benefits of <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/od/kneereplacement/f/minimal.htm\">minimally invasive knee replacement surgery</a>.  Minimally invasive knee replacement, also referred to as MIS knee replacement, uses a shorter incision and specialize instruments to perform a <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/od/hipkneereplacement/tp/kneereplacement.htm\">knee replacement</a> with less surgical dissection and trauma.\n\n<p><IMG SRC=\"http://z.about.com/d/orthopedics/1/G/7/5/kneereplacement.jpg\" hspace=\"5\"  align=\"left\">\n\nThe results of this study looked at the purported benefits of increased strength and quicker recovery following MIS knee replacement.  The study found by 6 weeks after surgery, there was no difference in recovery between standard knee replacements and MIS knee replacements.  Furthermore, more of the MIS knee replacements were put in with poor alignment, leading to questions of longevity of these implants.\n\n<p>\n\nThis recent study is different from previous studies that have found similar results.  This study was performed prospectively, randomized, and double-blinded.  Performing a study in this manner helps to reduce the chance that results could be attributable to other factors.\n\n<p>\n\n<strong>Related:</strong> <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/od/hipkneereplacement/tp/kneereplacement.htm\">Knee Replacement Surgery</a> &#124; <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/od/kneereplacement/f/minimal.htm\">Minimally Invasive TKA</a>\n\n<p>\n\n<sub>Sources:\n\n<p>\n\nPorucznik MA, \"Minimally Invasive TKA Shows Little Benefit in Outcomes.\" AAOS Now.  Vol 4, No 1. January 2010.  Page 16.\n\n<p>\n\nImage &#169; Medical Multimedia Group\n\n</sub>\n\n <p style=\"background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;\"><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/02/05/new-study-shows-little-benefit-from-minimally-invasive-tka.htm\">New Study Shows Little Benefit From Minimally Invasive TKA</a> originally appeared on <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/\">About.com Orthopedics</a> on Friday, February 5th, 2010 at 13:03:40.</p><p><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/02/05/new-study-shows-little-benefit-from-minimally-invasive-tka.htm\">Permalink</a> | <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/02/05/new-study-shows-little-benefit-from-minimally-invasive-tka.htm#gB3\">Comment</a> | <a href=\"http://orthopedics.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/02/05/new-study-shows-little-benefit-from-minimally-invasive-tka.htm&#038;zItl=New Study Shows Little Benefit From Minimally Invasive TKA\">Email this</a></p>";
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DateN[8] = "20100205130340";

Title[9] = "Does Knee Replacement Help Weight Loss?";
Desc[9] = "You might think that <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/od/hipkneereplacement/tp/kneereplacement.htm\">knee replacement surgery</a> leads to changes in weight.  Well, you\'re right.  But probably not the result you might have expected.\n\n<p>\n\nA <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/560911/\">recent study</a> from the University of Delaware found that more patients gained weight after knee replacement rather than lost weight.  Many patients ultimately choose to proceed with knee replacement in an effort to lose weight.  But this study found that patients were more likely to gain weight, when compared to a control group of patients.\n\n<p>\n\nThe study authors also found that patients most likely to gain weight after knee replacement are those that were in worse physical condition going in to surgery.  They recommend that people consider surgery before falling into worse physical shape, and then begin an organized exercise program following the surgery.\n\n<p>\n\n<strong>Related:</strong> <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/od/hipkneereplacement/tp/kneereplacement.htm\">Knee Replacement Surgery</a> &#124; <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/od/hipkneereplacement/f/weight.htm\">Weight Changes With Knee Replacement</a>\n\n<p>\n\n<sub>\n\nSources: \"<a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/560911/\">Most Patients Gain Weight After Getting a New Knee</a>\"  Published 1/29/2010.\n\n</sub><p style=\"background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;\"><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/02/01/does-knee-replacement-help-weight-loss.htm\">Does Knee Replacement Help Weight Loss?</a> originally appeared on <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/\">About.com Orthopedics</a> on Monday, February 1st, 2010 at 21:18:40.</p><p><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/02/01/does-knee-replacement-help-weight-loss.htm\">Permalink</a> | <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/02/01/does-knee-replacement-help-weight-loss.htm#gB3\">Comment</a> | <a href=\"http://orthopedics.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2010/02/01/does-knee-replacement-help-weight-loss.htm&#038;zItl=Does Knee Replacement Help Weight Loss?\">Email this</a></p>";
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