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The wrist is the joint between the hand and forearm. It allows you to perform a wide range of movements with it, like bending, straightening, and rotating the hand. Despite always being taken for granted, our wrists make most of our day-to-day activities possible through gripping, lifting, and twisting. Without taking care of them, our…
Wrist pain can be caused by a sudden injury or by long-term problems, including repetitive stress, arthritis, and carpal tunnel syndrome. If the pain continues and does not get better, it is in your best interest to have an evaluation of your wrist by a skilled orthopedic doctor for an accurate diagnosis and proper treatment….
When you’re constantly running and switching positions on the court or the field while playing sports, or if you are active in general, you could suffer an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) knee injury. If this happens to you, you may hear a pop or feel a popping sensation in your knee. Your ACL is a…
Have you ever tried reaching for something overhead, taking your wallet out from your back pocket, or relieving a back itch but find yourself wincing in pain? This may be an indication of a frozen shoulder, a condition characterized by the loss of mobility, pain, and stiffness in the joint. A frozen shoulder develops gradually…
Osteoarthritis occurs due to the wearing-down of the protective cartilage in a joint. When this cartilage becomes too thin or wears away and is thus no longer able to cushion the bones in a joint from rubbing against each other during movement, it can cause inflammation – resulting in pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of…
An Anterior Cruciate Ligament or ACL tear is a common knee injury, particularly in very active people and athletes. It can cause pain, swelling, and instability in the knee, making many normal day-to-day activities difficult. Depending on the severity of the tear, ACL reconstruction surgery may be required to successfully repair the damage. The Anterior…
Patients diagnosed with hip impingement syndrome or femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) have hip bones that make unusual contact, which affects the smoothness of movement and range of motion, and can cause discomfort. A healthy hip joint will have the femoral head (top of the thighbone) fit perfectly into the acetabulum (depression in the pelvis) and the…
Total shoulder replacement surgery has a very high rate of success and satisfaction among patients. Most people who undergo this surgery enjoy significant pain relief and improved function for 10 years or more, because the damaged parts of the shoulder joint are replaced with prosthetic materials in order to restore your normal joint function. If…
Overuse and accident injuries in your hand and wrist can cause a lot of pain. Sometimes, however, pain can develop even when you haven’t suffered an injury. This may be a sign of wrist arthritis, typically either rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis. Ignoring this condition can significantly impact your everyday life. You may find it difficult…
Is a bad hip affecting your daily activities? Hip problems can cause pain and are a common concern for many people, particularly as we get older and maintain an active lifestyle. The specific location of hip pain can help to pinpoint the underlying cause. This can include problems in the tendons, muscles, ligaments, and other…
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