Painful and swollen hands are the first signs of arthritis. Arthritis can affect any part of your body, even the joints in your hands. It can make simple tasks like holding up a glass or mug, brushing your teeth, or turning a doorknob difficult. While there is no cure for arthritis, you can [Read More]
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Tendonitis Treatment Options
Tendons are the tough bands of connective tissue that connect muscles to bones. Tendons can take on a lot of force, but when too much force is put on them, they can sustain injuries. Tendonitis refers to inflammation in a tendon. Tendonitis is not only painful, it can also limit mobility in the [Read More]
Shoulder Dislocation Symptoms and Treatment
A dislocated shoulder is the result of the head of the upper arm (the humerus) becoming either partially or fully dislodged from the glenoid socket. A very common injury amongst athletes -- especially those who participate in contact sports like football, soccer and gymnastics, each of which can [Read More]
Preparing For Knee Replacement Surgery
The knee is the largest joint in the human body, and it is often vulnerable to injury, wear and tear issues, and conditions such as arthritis. Knee replacement surgery is the most common joint replacement procedure performed by orthopedic surgeons with around 700,000 performed each year in the [Read More]
Diagnosis and Treatment of an Unstable Kneecap
Knees are crucial components of everything you do when you are on your feet. Any injury to the knee can bring your life to a halt. Having an injury, such as an unstable kneecap, can create unpleasant symptoms that can do just that. When your kneecap is securely in its groove, your movement will [Read More]
