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Bones, Joints & Spine

Musculoskeletal health for Canadians — orthopedics, arthritis, back and spine care, joint pain, and recovery, reviewed by orthopedic specialists.

Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy: Baby Guide for Canadians

Cow's milk protein allergy is one of the most common food allergies in Canadian infants, affecting roughly 1 in 50 babies and …

Dr. Michael Ross, MD, FRCSC Read

A humeral shaft fracture is a break in the long middle section of your upper arm bone, known as the humerus, and it is one of the …

Dr. James Okafor, MD, PhD Read

Broken ribs are one of the most common bone injuries Canadians experience, whether from a car accident, a bad fall, or even a …

Dr. Sarah Mitchell, MD Read

A broken collarbone is one of the most common bone injuries seen across Canada, affecting everyone from young children on …

Dr. Michael Ross, MD, FRCSC Read

Tennis elbow is a painful condition affecting the tendons on the outside of your elbow, and it is one of the most common elbow …

Dr. Michael Ross, MD, FRCSC Read

Bursitis treatment starts with understanding the condition itself — a painful inflammation of the small, fluid-filled sacs called …

Dr. James Okafor, MD, PhD Read

Flat feet is a common condition where the arch along the bottom of your foot is lower than normal or completely flattened, …

Dr. Michael Ross, MD, FRCSC Read

A hip fracture is more than just a broken bone — it can be a life-changing event, especially for older Canadians. Each year, tens …

Dr. Linda Chen, RD, PhD Read

A hip fracture is one of the most serious bone injuries Canadians can face, involving a break in the upper part of the femur — the …

Dr. James Okafor, MD, PhD Read

Bone spurs are small, smooth growths of extra bone that form along the edges of normal bones, affecting millions of Canadians each …

Dr. Linda Chen, RD, PhD Read