Tennis elbow and other types of tendonitis can make daily tasks painful and prevent you from engaging in the sports you love. Tendonitis (also known as tendinitis) is an inflammation of a tendon, the strong, flexible bands of tissue – similar to a braided rope – that hold muscles to bones. Tendons make it possible for […]
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What is Nursemaid’s Elbow?
Nursemaid’s elbow, known medically as radial head subluxation, is a common injury of early childhood – especially among children under the age of five. It is sometimes referred to as a “pulled elbow,” because it occurs when a toddler or preschooler’s elbow is pulled and partially dislocates. Dislocation means the bone shifts and slips out […]
5 Stretches to Prevent Wrist Pain at Work
Preventing Wrist Pain: It’s All in a Day’s Work Whether you’re that early riser opening the office doors, or the night owl burning the midnight oil – long, grueling days at a desk can cause persistent wrist pain. While sudden injury is sometimes the cause of wrist pain, more often than not, it’s repetitive stress […]
What to expect from carpal tunnel surgery
Surgery should never be a first-line approach to solving any medical problem. Once a patient has exhausted all other options – such as icing, wrist splints, NSAIDs, and warm baths1 – it may be time to consider surgical methods of healing. In the case of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, a board-certified Orthopedic surgeon may be able […]
Shoulder Replacement Surgery: Pre- and Post-Operative Questions to Consider
When it comes to the details of your surgery, don’t shrug your shoulders. Your surgeon can provide a wealth of knowledge to put you at ease both before your surgery and post operation. Utilized to remedy a variety of ailments ranging from post-traumatic arthritis to fractures, shoulder replacement surgery is a frequently performed surgery in […]