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The Hidden Risks of a Scaphoid Fracture: How To Avoid Long-Term Complications
Imagine you’re skiing, playing a quick pick-up game, or simply taking a walk when you suddenly catch an edge or trip and start to fall. Instinctively, you reach out to catch yourself, landing hard on your outstretched hand. Hours later, your wrist is swollen and aching. Even if your symptoms don’t seem that serious, you […]
Fibula Fracture: Types & Treatment
You may recall from high school anatomy that you have two long bones in your lower leg: the tibia and the fibula. A fibula fracture is when you break the thinner of those bones that runs along the outside of your leg, the fibula. You can suffer a fibula fracture from a forceful impact, a […]
Hallux Rigidus: A Stiff MTP Joint
Your toes are an easy thing to take for granted. But if you’re affected by a condition called hallux rigidus, you realize just how big a role these small digits play in your life. Hallux rigidus is the medical name for a stiff big toe or big toe arthritis. The word hallux refers to your […]
6 Ways to Treat Shoulder Bone Spurs
Bone spurs in your shoulders are growths that form when your shoulder bones rub against each other. Spurs in the shoulders may also develop due to degenerative joint conditions like arthritis or as a result of an injury. Sometimes, these bony growths cause pain or impact movement, but not always. Depending on how shoulder bone […]
How to Heal a Hamstring Strain Fast
Many active individuals experience hamstring injuries and want to know how to heal a hamstring strain fast. The good news is that a minor muscle strain can heal in days with proper treatment, though more severe injuries can take much longer to heal. Basic Hamstring Anatomy The hamstring muscles are a group of three muscles […]
Osteoarthritis Surgery and Joint Replacement
The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis. It causes symptoms like pain, swelling, stiffness, and decreased flexibility in joints. You can develop osteoarthritis as a result of joint injury, overuse, increasing age, and other factors. Since osteoarthritis can’t be reversed, preventing it is key. For those living with osteoarthritis joint damage, finding a treatment […]
What To Expect 1 Year After Total Knee Replacement
Making the decision to undergo a total knee replacement isn’t something most people do lightly. Those living with knee pain and weighing their treatment options may want to know what to expect 1 year after total knee replacement to decide if it’s worth it. The good news is that most total knee replacements feel significantly […]
New Treatments for Osteoarthritis of the Knee
As medicine advances, more new treatments for osteoarthritis of the knee become available each day. While some of these treatments are still in the research and development phases, there are currently many excellent options available for managing knee osteoarthritis. What is osteoarthritis of the knee? The tough, rubbery cartilage in joints is called articular cartilage. […]
Diagnosing and Treating Back and Spine Pain
Back pain is incredibly common, but for those suffering from either acute or chronic pain, that fact is of little solace. When you hurt, the need to feel better and move without hindrance often becomes the main focus of your day-to-day life — and rightly so. Alongside the physical pain present in your back and […]
Hip Replacement Recovery Time
Hip replacement surgery produces an overwhelmingly substantial reduction in pain for most people who undergo the procedure. Even more promising than the resulting pain relief is that hip replacement recovery time is greatly reduced for many patients as advancements in surgical techniques, technology, materials, and medications occur. Hip Arthroplasty In hip replacement surgery, also called […]