After arthroscopic knee surgery, most patients can return to normal daily activities within a few days. However, people who undergo a knee arthroscopy may have a variety of diagnoses and preexisting conditions. As a result, each patient’s arthroscopic surgery is unique. Knee arthroscopies are minimally-invasive operations with minimal complication risks; however, you may experience knee…
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Arthroscopy for Knee Pain: What You Need to Know
If you have knee pain, it may go away after a few days without the need for intervention. The pain may also come and go, in which case you would probably take an over-the-counter pain reliever. However, if your knee pain has become persistent and intolerable – to the point of interfering with everything you…
Bursitis Knee Treatments, What You Should Know
While not as common as its close relative (arthritis), bursitis can also affect the knee and other major joints in the body and produce symptoms that can be just as debilitating. The condition occurs when one or more of the small fluid-filled sacs (bursae)— which cushion the gliding surfaces of the structures (bones, muscles, and…
Wrist Pain: How to Tell if It’s Carpal Tunnel or Another Condition
Wrist pain does not only cause discomfort, but also interferes with our daily tasks – so it can’t simply be ignored. If you do ignore it, it could become worse, even permanently debilitating. One of the most common causes of wrist pain is carpal tunnel syndrome. When the hand pain or wrist pain becomes worse…
5 Tips To Soothe Swollen, Aching Hands
Hand pain is an inconvenience, but it can worsen if left unaddressed. The discomfort can make simple actions like opening a jar or even buttoning a shirt frustrating. However, there are remedies and tips that you can use to soothe your swollen, aching hands — right at home. If you have hand pain, read on…
5 Ways to Ease Hip Arthritis
Arthritis of the hip, as with any other part of the body, is notorious for causing significant movement restriction and quality-of-life issues. Thankfully, despite its incurable and progressive nature, there are a range of self-care measures and treatments available that can help to ease its symptoms. Below are five ways you can effectively manage the…
Hip Arthritis Versus Bursitis: How to Tell The Difference
If you struggle with pain and stiffness in one or both hips, do you know what’s causing it? Is it arthritis or an inflammatory condition called bursitis? Here’s how your orthopedic surgeon in the Bismarck, ND, area can help you differentiate between the two conditions and what can be done to treat the discomfort. The…
Treatments for Hand Pain Caused by Dupuytren’s Contracture
Hand pain is one of the annoying pains that can affect you in an unforgivable way. One of the causes of hand pain that affects function is Dupuytren’s contracture. Also known as Dupuytren’s disease, Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition in which the skin in the palm of the hand thickens abnormally at the base of…
Benefits of Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
Many Americans suffer from knee problems as they age. Some people even view it as an inevitable fact of life. However, you don’t have to live with knee pain or creaky joints. Arthroscopic knee surgery is one of the most common procedures done to diagnose and treat knee injuries. This advanced medical procedure offers a…
When Wrist Pain May Mean Arthritis
Chronic wrist pain can be a very disabling issue, causing the inability to move your hand and wrist easily. The persistent pain can interfere with your ability to work, do chores, or even sleep. Wrist pain can occur due to repetitive use, sprains, and tiny fractures caused by injuries like bumps, jams, and falls. However,…