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Our fingers allow us to hold, grab, climb, carry our body weight, and even manipulate small objects with great precision. We rely on them not only to work but to do so in unison. So, what happens when one of them stops working? Maybe you’re experiencing stiffness in one finger, or you can’t straighten it. …
Chances are that if you have suffered any hand, wrist, finger, elbow, or shoulder injury, the setback won’t require orthopedic surgery. In many cases, you will benefit from conservative treatment methods such as physical therapy and resting the area affected. But let’s suppose you and your doctor have exhausted conservative treatments and surgery is the …
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Anyone in North Texas who enjoys sports, physical activity, and/or exercise may experience an overuse injury or severe trauma at some point in their life. This person could be the professional athlete with chronic elbow pain from a lengthy pitching career, a weekend warrior who heard a pop in her knee while running in a …
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It is easy to assume a rotator cuff injury is more common among athletes and people who get a significant shoulder injury. But the truth is almost 2 million people in the United States visit their doctors because of rotator cuff problems. These people come from all walks of life. At first, the pain might …
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You’ve noticed that your elbow has been hurting ever since you painted those three bedrooms a few weeks ago. The pain has gradually worsened. After a trip to the doctor, you learn that you have tennis elbow. You can’t help but question the diagnosis. After all, can you have this condition if you don’t play …
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Nearly everyone has heard of carpal tunnel syndrome. It is one of the most common hand conditions out there. Its symptoms are of particular concern among those who engage in repetitive or tedious activities with their hands. This can include such as knitters, cashiers, typists, hairdressers, artists, and PC users. However, carpal tunnel symptoms like …
Many people just like you experience occasional pain or weakness in their hands, fingers, wrist, knees, ankles, and other parts of the body at times. For some, it could be nothing to be concerned with at all. However, researchers estimate that by 2040, roughly 78.4 million adults will have doctor-diagnosed arthritis. One of the most …
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You tweaked your wrist while helping a friend move a few pieces of heavy furniture last week. At first, the pain wasn’t that bad. However, that was five days ago, and now you can barely use that hand. So, you make an appointment with your doctor who suggests you see an orthopedic surgeon. As a …
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Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is performed arthroscopically using a camera and miniaturized instruments. Traditional invasive surgery requires long incisions through the muscle. Instead, MIS allows surgeons to perform these surgeries by inserting small tubes through smaller incisions to visualize the internal structures. By using video-assisted equipment during the procedures, the physicians at the Fort Worth …