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 […]
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Elbow Fractures
The elbow is a hinge joint with rotational abilities that allow a person to turn or twist the forearm. You can break your elbow around either the upper arm bone (humerus), the forearm (radius or ulna bones), or directly on the olecranon – which is the pointed bone at the tip of the elbow. The […]
Common Types of Arthroscopic Upper Extremity Surgery
Our upper extremities include our entire arms, all the way from the shoulder to the fingers. A severe injury or pain in any of these muscles, bones, or joints may require surgery to repair, whether it was due to an acute injury or an overuse-type injury. There are many surgical procedures that are done on […]
Treatments for Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints for which patients seek medical attention. The shoulder is strong yet delicate, with many soft-tissue structures inside of it that provide support. Because of these various tissues, finding the actual injury within the shoulder can be complex and involve MRIs, X-rays, and ultrasound-guided contrast injections. […]
Tennis Elbow Treatment
Even if you have never played a single game of tennis in your life, you may still be susceptible to developing tennis elbow – which is pain and inflammation in the outer side of the elbow. You may develop this condition if you tend to perform repetitive overhand motions or even if you frequently engage […]
