Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and RA
What is the relationship between carpal tunnel syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis? Carpal tunnel syndrome has become a familiar condition, and there is a good reason for that. Most people have …
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Anterior Total Hip Replacements
What are the advantages of anterior total hip replacement surgery? It is not surprising that total joint replacement surgeries, or joint arthroplasty, has become so common. Not only are they …
Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatments for Tennis Elbow
Can tennis elbow be treated with platelet-rich plasma? Lateral epicondylitis, more commonly known as tennis elbow, is a swelling of the tendons that travel from the elbow to the wrist …
Types of Arthritis That Affect the Hip
What is the most common type of arthritis that affects the hip? The hip joint, one of the body’s ball-and-socket joints, is comprised of two basic parts. The “ball” part …
Total Hip Replacement
How do I know if I am a good candidate for total hip replacement surgery? Our ability to do everything from getting out of bed in the morning to participating …
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment Options
Is surgery always necessary for carpal tunnel syndrome? Located at the base of the hand is a narrow tunnel, made up of bone and ligament, that houses the median nerve …
Kneecap Dislocation
When the kneecap has been dislocated once, does that make it more likely that it will happen again? Of all of the different joints in the body, the knee is …
Herniated Disc Treatment
What are the pain management options for herniated discs? A herniated disc refers to a problem within the vertebrae that make up the spinal column. There are 26 vertebrae and …
Osgood-Schlatter Disease: Knee Pain in Adolescents
What is Osgood-Schlatter disease and how serious is the condition? When a disease with a name is diagnosed, it is easy to become anxious, particularly if you’ve never heard the …
Treating Rotator Cuff Injuries
Dr. Salvatore Corso explains rotator cuff injuries and treatment options.