Your doctor and healthcare team will provide you with information to help you prepare for surgery. Never hesitate to ask questions. This list of questions can help you in your discussions with your doctor before your surgery.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Some young people use steroids—synthetic hormones that can boost muscle mass—to improve their physical appearance or improve athletic performance. While using steroids may increase the size of their muscles, the risks to their health are significant.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Your biceps tendons attach the biceps muscle to bones in your shoulder and in your elbow. If you tear your biceps tendon at the shoulder, you may lose some strength in your arm and have pain when you forcefully turn your arm from palm down to palm up.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Many people are not aware that smoking has a serious negative effect on your bones and joints. By avoiding or quitting smoking, you can reduce your risk for incurring many musculoskeletal conditions, including osteoporosis.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs (pronounced en-saids), are the most prescribed medications for treating conditions such as arthritis, bursitis, and tendinitis. Over-the-counter, nonprescription NSAIDs include aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen.| orthoinfo.aaos.org