Signs and Symptoms of a Sprained Wrist To understand the signs and symptoms of a sprained wrist, we must first understand what occurs inside the body when the wrist is sprained. Ligaments are the strong tissues that connect bones to other bones and help stabilize joints. Sprains occur when these lig
Shout Out to Our Military Veterans! Veterans Day is celebrated across America on November 11. This national holiday began in 1919 to commemorate the end of Work War I. It was formerly known as Armistice Day until 1954 when President Eisenhower changed the name in order to honor all veterans. There a
What are the signs of scoliosis, and how is it treated? Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine. The sideways curve is most often noticed when a child is growing significantly, such as right before puberty. Since about 3% of adolescents suffer from scoliosis, it is important to have all children evalu
What is Shoulder Dislocation? Shoulder dislocation is when the upper arm bone pops out of the socket that is part of the shoulder blade. The shoulder is the most susceptible to dislocation because it is the body’s most mobile joint. Dislocations vary in severity based on how far the ball slips out o
Dupuytren’s Contracture of the Hand What is Dupuytren's contracture? This condition affects the layer of tissue under the skin in the palm of your hand. Over time, knots form in the tissue and eventually force one or more fingers into a bent position. The condition makes it impossible to fully strai
What is Spinal Fusion Surgery? Spinal fusion surgery permanently connects two or more vertebrae. This process prevents movement between the individual vertebrae. Metal plates, screws, and rods are used to connect the vertebrae. Alternately, bone or a bone-like material can be used to complete the su
What is Arthroscopy & Is It Right for You? Arthroscopy is a type of surgery that allows the physician to see inside a joint using a scope or small viewing instrument. The surgeon is able to get a useful look at the joint without making a large incision or affecting other areas of the joint What is a
Treatment for Hip Impingement Pain Hip impingement pain occurs when there is abnormal wearing between the ball and socket of the hip joint. Basically, the ball and socket don’t fit together properly. This restricted motion causes friction that damages parts of the joint. It can lead to hip impingeme
Exploring the Benefits of Reverse Shoulder Replacement When you have tried the non-surgical treatments for shoulder pain such as activity changes and medication, it may be time to speak to a specialist about a shoulder replacement. Each year over 53,000 people have shoulder replacement surgery. This
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