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
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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. If conservative treatments don’t relieve your symptoms, it may be time to discuss the types of wrist surgeries that
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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
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