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The prevalence of arthritis in the US can be estimated from the fact that approximately over 30 million people in the United States have it. Arthritis has many forms, the most common of which is osteoarthritis which causes the cartilage of weight-bearing joints like knees and hips to deteriorate. Osteoarthritis of the hip is a…
Even though the wrist is a small part of your body, itsmobility is key to getting many day-to-day tasks and things done, such as twisting a doorknob, gardening, typing, clapping, and high-fivingwith someone. Wrist pain or any discomfort in the wrist, whether from simple fatigue or an underlying issue, can interfere with your daily activities…
Bursitis is a painful condition that occurs when the bursa of the joint swells or becomes irritated, commonly due to overuse of the joint or excessive pressure on a bursa. There are over 150 bursae in the human body that cushion the spaces between your bones and tendons, skin, and muscles, and any of them…
Our hands are complex structures of the body comprising 27 bones and several muscles, joints, tendons, and ligaments, making them complex and delicate and vulnerable to injuries and several painful hand conditions. Hand pain can be dull, sharp, intermittent, or chronic, and sometimes, swelling and stiffness can sap strength and dimmish your hand’s ability to…
No task in our day-to-day life can be done without needing our hands – and, of course, wrists. Everyday activities sometimes can cause pain in the hand and wrist, but this pain resulting from overuse of hands for everyday activities should subside with rest. However, if your wrist and hand pain is not improving and…
Even though scary, knee surgery can provide you with relief from a myriad of symptoms that interfere with your daily routine tasks and for which nonsurgical treatments are not enough. Many things can warrant knee surgery, including osteoarthritis of the knees, gradual wear and tear of the knee joint, knee disease, and trauma to the…
Not long ago, people used to be afraid of getting under the knife, primarily because of the large incisions made during open surgery. Thanks to the advancement in technology, it’s now possible to have a surgical procedure done by making tiny incisions of one to two inches. This is named arthroscopy – a minimally invasive…
Bursitis of the elbow, also known as olecranon bursitis, is a painful condition that can make it very hard for you to use your elbow like you usually can. In elbow bursitis, a fluid-filled saccushions your elbow joint gets irritated or inflamed. Inflammation of the olecranon (elbow) bursa can occur for many reasons, including repetitive…
Arthroscopic knee surgery is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat problems with the knee joint. The most common reason for arthroscopic knee surgery is to repair a torn meniscus, but it can also be used to treat other conditions such as arthritis or ligament damage. Here are 5 tips for successful…
Wrist pain is a common problem that can be caused by a variety of factors, including injury, arthritis, and repetitive stress. There are many things you can do at home to relieve wrist pain and prevent further damage. Below are some of the things you can do to relieve wrist pain. Remember, if your symptoms…
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