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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.

Knee Arthritis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Canada 2025

Knee arthritis is one of the most common causes of chronic joint pain in Canada, affecting hundreds of thousands of adults — …

Dr. James Okafor, MD, PhD Read

Neck muscle spasms are sudden, involuntary contractions in the muscles of your neck that can strike anyone at any time — and they …

Dr. Michael Ross, MD, FRCSC Read

Back strengthening exercises are one of the most effective ways to protect your spine, improve your posture, and reduce everyday …

Dr. Linda Chen, RD, PhD Read

Walking disorders happen when a person's gait shifts away from what is considered normal, and they affect Canadians of all ages — …

Dr. Michael Ross, MD, FRCSC Read

An Achilles tendon rupture is one of the most painful and debilitating injuries that can affect the lower leg, striking suddenly …

Dr. James Okafor, MD, PhD Read

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