Arthritis can be disabling, especially when it is in the hands and fingers. It can prevent you from carrying out normal day-to-day activities such as work duties and preparing meals. Arthritis is a common disease that causes pain and stiffness within joints, including the hand. Appropriate treatment will depend on the severity of the symptoms, […]
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Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Wrists can be susceptible to a number of potentially debilitating injuries and conditions, especially carpal tunnel syndrome. This is a common condition that can cause pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which runs along a passageway in the wrist (the carpal tunnel), becomes compressed. […]
Recovery from Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Your shoulders can take a beating. Whether you sustained an injury in your youth, are active in sports, or have an occupation that requires constant movement in your shoulder, you may find yourself in need of shoulder replacement. While there really is no such thing as minor surgery, shoulder replacement is certainly one of the […]
Common Types of Shoulder Surgery
The shoulder is one of the most complex joints in the body and is vulnerable to any number of injuries and conditions, from arthritis and dislocation to degenerative disease and tendon tears. Depending on your condition, your orthopedist may recommend more conservative treatments, like rest and physical therapy to help heal the area; if the […]
Treatments for Hand Arthritis
Arthritis is an umbrella term describing more than 100 unique medical conditions that affect the muscle and skeletal system – particularly the joints. The two most common forms of arthritis found in the hand are osteoarthritis – most commonly the result of years of wear and tear; and rheumatoid arthritis, which is an autoimmune disease […]