Stenosing Tenosynovitis: Trigger Finger
What causes someone to develop trigger finger? If someone told you that they had been diagnosed with trigger finger, would you have visions of their friends and family staging some …
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Carpal Tunnel Symptoms Can Be Dangerous to Ignore
Will carpal tunnel symptoms eventually just go away on its own? We think of carpal tunnel syndrome as a condition that came into being with computer keyboards and other modern …
Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff Repair
Is shoulder arthroscopy surgery the best treatment for a rotator cuff tear? Most people know they have a rotator cuff. Many are even acquainted with someone who has experienced the …
Fractured Hips Due to Slips and Falls
What is most often the cause of a hip fracture? No one likes to fall. Interestingly enough, the first thought that most people have after slipping and falling anywhere other …
Tennis Elbow
Do you have to play tennis to develop tennis elbow? Tennis elbow, which is a relatively common condition, occurs when a tear develops in the tendons attached to the outside …
Sprained Ankles
Will a sprained ankle usually heal by itself or is it necessary to go to the doctor for treatment? We all know that the symptoms of sprains and strains are …
Diagnosing Arthritis of the Hip
How can I tell if I am developing arthritis in my hip? Arthritis has become such a common ailment that many people are unaware of just how serious the prevalence …
Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Knee
Is it possible to have rheumatoid arthritis in the knee or is it always osteoarthritis? When someone is diagnosed with arthritis in the knee, we generally assume that it is …
Preventing Knee Arthritis
If we live long enough, is it inevitable that, sooner or later, we will all develop arthritis in the knees? We associate arthritis with aging, but, in fact, arthritis does …
Knee Arthritis and the Benefits of Exercise
Is exercise a good idea when you have knee arthritis or does it do more harm? There are approximately 327 million people in the U.S. and nearly ten percent of …