As snow continues to fall in earnest, many people start to think about winter recreation. As thoughts turn to hitting the slopes, we must also realize that sometimes those slopes hit back. That Read more
More than 50% of patients regain thumb opposition after carpal tunnel release surgery on the wrist and hand. These were the findings from a recent study.
Recovered thumb opposition was found in Read more
Triceps tendonitis is a painful condition that occurs when there is inflammation of the tendons that connect the triceps muscle to the bone. The triceps muscle is used when extending and stretching Read more
The most common sports injuries are the result of overuse. These injuries can take various forms. While runners end up most frequently seeking medical treatment for these injuries (such as a muscle Read more
Flexor tendons may not be an arm, leg, or vital organ, but they are essential components to the body. Such tendons give one’s finger the ability to move up and down while holding several Read more
Children’s bones are more likely to break than those of adults primarily because children are more likely to fall while engaging in sports or active play. However, broken elbows only account for Read more
Rheumatoid arthritis can be a painful disorder that affects the joints in the hands and feet. This chronic inflammatory disorder can cause swelling and occurs when the immune system attacks the Read more
Elbow and wrist arthroscopy are closely related procedures that serve both diagnostic and treatment functions. This minimally invasive surgery has a much faster recovery time than other procedures, Read more
There’s no evidence that ganglion cysts are hereditary. Indeed, doctors don’t really know what causes them. A ganglion cysts is a swelling or tumor filled with a viscous substance. Nearly all Read more
What can I eat to improve the health of my joints?
For many people joints present an increasing source of pain and discomfort on a daily basis. If this isn’t you yet, just give it some time. Just Read more
Carpal tunnel syndrome can afflict people of any age depending on the stress that they place their hands and wrist under. For different levels of severity of carpal tunnel syndrome, there are Read more
Any weightlifter working on the biceps or lifting heavy on the bench press knows the immense amount of strain the muscle being worked is being put under. However, what is often forgotten is the Read more
Any avid sportsman or even fantasy football player knows that a sprain or a strain of a body part is not uncommon, yet the majority of people may assume, due to the one letter of difference Read more
In the past, people used to choose doctors based off of the sound advice of a friend or family member, and from there a visit could turn into another visit, and possibly even a third to find just Read more
Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow, though related sports (you always see golf and tennis shops, right?) utilize similar muscles and joints but to a dissimilar extent. The development of both Read more
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