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Hip pain can have different causes, the most common of which is arthritis. Hip arthritis usually affects people in their 60s and 70s, as it is an age-related condition that is usually due to years of wear-and-tear on the hip joint and an active lifestyle. Diagnosing hip arthritis is sometimes tricky for a doctor, since…
Knee replacement surgery is a procedure that involves replacing the diseased or damaged knee (either partially or totally) with a prosthesis. If you have advanced knee arthritis, you may be a good candidate for the procedure. It is worth noting that, just like any type of surgery, knee replacement surgery has potential risks of complications—something…
Regardless of the cause or severity of your hand pain, the pain can interfere with your ability to do even simple tasks. If you cannot hold your phone without your hand hurting, or you cannot type without being bothered by the pain, then it is in your best interest to see a hand specialist who…
A torn ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, is one of the most frequent sports injuries. Whether complete or partial, this tear limits knee mobility and range of motion causes pain and weight-bearing issues and keeps you from the activities you love. What should you and your orthopedic surgeon do next? Let’s delve deeper. How Does…
Total knee replacement surgery or arthroplasty is one of the most successful orthopedic procedures performed today. A successful operation can provide substantial relief from pain and highly improved knee function, allowing the patient to return to normal activities. Over 600,000 total knee replacements are performed each year in the United States. Yet, some patients may…
When you play sports, you put stress on your body to keep up with the game’s demands. Without proper training and technique, it can get risky. Your body might not be able to keep up, resulting in injuries. For athletes, an ACL injury is a death sentence and can spell the end of a sports…
We rely on our shoulders to do many things— from self-care, cooking and cleaning, to performing our tasks at work. Sustaining an injury or suffering from a condition that causes pain and limited mobility in the shoulders will render even basic movements difficult. While most shoulder problems respond to nonsurgical treatment, there are those that…
Trigger finger, or stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition that causes the fingers and thumb to get stuck in a bent position. Other than getting stuck in a bent position, the fingers may feel stiff or snap/pop when you try to move them. The base of the finger or thumb may feel sore, and gripping or…
Trigger finger is a common condition that causes a finger to get locked in a bent position. The condition can make it difficult to straighten the affected finger back out and can cause pain, swelling, and discomfort. Treatment for trigger finger can vary depending on the severity of the condition. In certain cases, surgery may…
The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint and is one of the largest joints in the human body. The sections of bone in the joint are protected by cartilage, which is a tough, smooth tissue designed to absorb shock, reduce friction, and allow the bones to glide together smoothly. When the cartilage wears down, this…
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