Because we use our hands all day every day, they are prone to injuries like cuts, scratches, and scrapes. Such injuries, especially those that break the skin, put our hands at risk of hand infections because microorganisms can penetrate through these breaks. Hand infections are a common cause of hand pain and stiffness. Most hand…
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How Does Knee Tendonitis Happen?
Knee tendonitis is one of the most common knee injuries that you can develop as an athlete during sports or as someone with an active lifestyle. Knee tendonitis, also known as “Jumper’s knee” and patellar tendonitis, is the inflammation of your knee tendon that links your kneecap (patella) to your shinbone (tibia). Let’s talk about…
Prevention Tips for Knee Bursitis
Knee bursitis occurs when one of the bursae – which are closed, fluid-filled sacs that allow for frictionless gliding between tissues –.in the knee becomes inflamed. The inflammation can cause significant pain and limited mobility. While knee bursitis cannot always be prevented, there are things you can do to reduce your risk of developing the…
Signs That Your Wrist Pain May Be Caused by Ganglion Cysts
Not all causes of wrist pain require medical attention, and most of the time, it goes away on its own. However, if your wrist pain lasts longer than a few days or is getting worse, it could be due to a medical problem such as a ganglion cyst. A ganglion cyst is a benign, fluid-filled…
Do You Have to Wear a Brace After Arthroscopic Knee Surgery?
Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgery that is performed to diagnose and/or treat many types of persistent knee problems, such as knee fractures, knee synovitis, or soft-tissue injuries like bursitis, torn meniscus, and patellar tendonitis. During arthroscopic surgery, tiny incisions are made around the knee, and your orthopedic surgeon then inserts a thin tube…