Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics, also spelled orthopaedics, is surgery related to conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons treat trauma to the musculoskeletal system, as well as deal with sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors and congenital disorders.
If you are experiencing pain, stiffness, and loss of mobility in joints such as your hands, fingers, wrist, and elbow, you are not alone. After all, musculoskeletal pain is a primary reason people visit their doctors each year. For some, it might be nothing more than the result of a minor injury or overuse that …
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There are millions of people worldwide who have experienced or are currently experiencing arm pain. For some, arm pain is mild and short-lived. Perhaps they have a tender elbow from a long day of playing tennis, or their shoulder hurts from painting the living room—and good old-fashioned rest should do the trick. But for others, …
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Donald doesn’t feel like he’s different than any other employee with hand pain. He first noticed the problem a few years ago after putting in long hours for an extensive project at work. It started with the occasional cramp and then moved to annoying pins and needles feeling in both hands. But the pain wasn’t …
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Jonathan’s carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms come and go. And for the most part, the pins and needles sensations in his hand and uncomfortable morning stiffness don’t stop him from performing daily tasks. But for reasons he can’t explain, the pain he does experience is worse in cold weather. Just last February, the pain was so …
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Drew was one of the biggest and toughest offensive linemen on his high school football team. He was recruited and continued to play in college as he prepared for a career in business management. He loved the game but one thing he found himself suffering from was a hand injury on multiple occasions. In one …
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Many of us don’t think about an injured elbow until it happens. Then the pain, swelling, and limited mobility become all we can think about. After all, the elbow is one of the largest joints in the body and gives the arm an incredible amount of versatility and durability. When it’s working fine, we can …
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We all experience hand pain at one point in our lives. After all, we use our hands, fingers, wrists, and forearms for everything—whether it be writing, typing, tying our shoes, driving, grabbing a can from the pantry, shaking someone’s hand, or lifting weights in the gym. And at some point, an injury or other issue …
Carpal tunnel syndrome is so widespread these days that it’s difficult to find anyone who hasn’t experienced its annoying and, at times, debilitating symptoms. How widespread, you ask? Well, it is estimated that carpal tunnel affects roughly 4-10 million Americans, making it one of the more common hand conditions we see. And yet, it is …
A few years ago, Ericka noticed a random lump on her wrist. She didn’t think much of it at the time because it wasn’t painful and didn’t interfere with her daily activities. But the longer it stayed there and changed sizes, the more concerned Ericka became. A trip to the doctor determined that she had …
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We use our hands and wrists for so much in everyday life. As a result, it can be very painful, challenging, and frustrating when we lose any of that function because of an injury. This includes something as simple as a sprained wrist. All we want to do is figure out what the best treatment …
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