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Nursemaid Elbow: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatments
Picture this: You’re walking around the neighborhood hand-in-hand with your child. You cross the street and playfully pull them up over the curb by the hand. They cry out in pain. What possibly could have happened? If you’re a parent or caregiver for a child, you’ve certainly done this, and likely without any idea it […]
Lyme Arthritis
Lyme arthritis is a type of joint inflammation that results from the bacteria that cause Lyme disease. The CDC (Center for Disease Control) receives about 30,000 reports of Lyme disease each year, and they estimate an additional 270,000 cases go unreported. Of those who know they have Lyme disease, about 25 percent of them will […]
Common Causes of Elbow Pain
Acute injuries aside, elbow pain can seem to come out of nowhere. Maybe you noticed it after upping your weight-lifting routine, taking up tennis, or spending more hours than usual swinging a hammer. Perhaps it appeared because you smacked your arm on a door frame, or it got bumped by the drink cart on an […]
How Long Does It Take a Humerus Fracture To Heal?
The humerus is the upper arm’s only bone. It connects the shoulder to the elbow and is strong enough that breaking it typically requires significant force. A humeral fracture can take several weeks to a few months to heal and sometimes requires surgery. Symptoms of a Broken Humerus The humerus connects the shoulder to the […]
What Causes Elbow Bursitis?
Also known as Popeye’s elbow, elbow bursitis has the characteristic look of a bulbous lump on the tip of one’s elbow. Elbow bursitis is caused by a hard blow to the elbow, an extended period of pressure on the tip of the elbow, an infection, or certain medical conditions like arthritis and gout. Most cases […]
Elbow Tendonitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
You’re probably more familiar with elbow tendonitis than you think. Elbow tendonitis — commonly known as tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow — is inflammation of the connective tendons that attach your elbow to the muscles of your forearm. Despite their names, anyone can get these conditions, athlete or not. Pinpointing the cause of your elbow […]
Tingling Fingers or a Numb Hand? It May Be Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
You’ve likely experienced that electric, tingling pain in your elbow after hitting your funny bone. This sensation occurs from a brief nerve response. For some, however, it indicates cubital tunnel syndrome, a chronic issue with persistent symptoms. These persistent pains may be the result of a condition called ulnar nerve entrapment, or cubital tunnel syndrome, […]
Biceps Tendonitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
Biceps tendonitis happens when the tendon becomes irritated and inflamed, causing pain and limiting strength. Though any tendon can develop tendonitis, certain tendons are more vulnerable than others. Tendonitis vs Tendinitis vs Tendinosis First and foremost, it’s important to understand the difference between tendonitis, tendinitis and tendinosis. Tendonitis and tendinitis are two different spellings of […]
When Should You See a Doctor for Elbow Pain?
The elbow is a complex structure composed of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. When these components function correctly, the elbow enables smooth flexion and extension, as well as rotation of the forearm and hand. Essentially, the elbow’s primary role is to offer mobility while stabilizing the lower arm and hand. If you experience […]
Elbow Pain When Lifting Weights: Tennis Elbow vs Golfer’s Elbow
Don’t let the laymen’s terms fool you – you don’t have to be a tennis player or a golfer to suffer from tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow. In fact, many athletes, workout enthusiasts and weight lifting newcomers experience elbow pain from these conditions due to incorrect form while lifting weights. Before examining the potential reasons […]