Orthopedic Conditions
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder impingement syndrome is a painful condition in the shoulder that occurs when the tendons in the shoulder are irritated, inflamed or degenerated from repetitive overhead motions or structural abnormalities. Shoulder impingement syndrome is typically treated with activity modification, medication and therapy. Shoulder Impingement Syndrome Symptoms Shoulder impingement syndrome causes an aching pain in the […]
Read More....Shoulder Arthritis Symptoms
Arthritis is a common disease that causes joint pain, stiffness, immobility, and swelling. Arthritis is actually a term for a group of over 100 diseases that affect the muscle and skeletal system, particularly the joints. Arthritis alters the cartilage in joints. Cartilage is a very tough, shock absorbing material that covers the ends of many […]
Read More....Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, the second most common nerve entrapment syndrome, after Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a condition caused by pressure on the ulnar nerve at the elbow. The Ulnar Nerve carries signals for sensation in one half of your ring finger and your small finger and to the muscles that perform fine hand movements. Cubital […]
Read More....Elbow Instability
Radial tunnel syndrome occurs when the radial nerve in your arm is compressed. The radial nerve travels through the radial tunnel located on the top (dorsum) of the forearm. The radial nerve can be compressed or irritated in the radial tunnel due to repetitive movements, forceful forearm movements or injury. Radial tunnel syndrome causes hand […]
Read More....Pitcher Elbow
Pitcher’s elbow results from excessive throwing motions used in sports. It most frequently occurs in baseball but is associated with other sports that involve throwing. Pitcher’s elbow causes pain and interferes with motion. Many cases of pitcher’s elbow respond to rest and nonoperative treatment. If left untreated, pitcher’s elbow can lead to problems that require […]
Read More....Tennis Elbow
Tennis Elbow occurs when the tendon fibers that attach to the bone at the outside of the elbow deteriorate. Tendons are strong fibers that attach muscles to bone. They are tissues that do not stretch easily and are susceptible to degeneration under repeated or traumatic stress. Another name for Tennis Elbow is Lateral Epicondylitis. Repeated […]
Read More....Golfer’s Elbow
Golfer’s Elbow results when the tendons that attach to the inner elbow degenerate. Tendons do not stretch easily and are vulnerable to degeneration during repetitive motions, such as those used during a golf swing or work activities. The pain of Golfer’s Elbow occurs where the tendons attach to the elbow bone (medial epicondyle) and can […]
Read More....Finger Conditions
Swan Neck Deformity – A swan neck deformity occurs when the structures that keep the middle joint of your finger from bending back too far are injured, stretched or weakened. The injury causes the middle finger (proximal interphalangeal) joint to hyperextend. This situation causes a disturbance in the tendon system causing the end finger (distal […]
Read More....Wrist Fracture
Wrist fractures are a very common type of orthopedic injury and most often are the result of a fall. When we fall, it is our natural instinct to stretch out our arms in an attempt to cushion ourselves. However, this can result in our full body weight landing on our wrists. When we fall our […]
Read More....Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term chronic inflammatory disease that commonly affects the hand. It causes the joints in your hand to become painful, swollen and stiff. Rheumatoid arthritis can lead to hand deformity and loss of function. Symptoms are treated with medications, hand therapy, splinting, and surgery. Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms Rheumatoid arthritis most frequently affects […]
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