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Most wrist injuries occur as a result of overuse, not due to trauma to the joint. This correlates to the fact that wrist injuries are one of the most common types of work-related injuries, second only to injuries to the back. Though wrist sprains are a common work injury, they can also be sports-related. If…
Shoulder pain is something that almost every person will experience at least once in life. You may not think about it when you are not in pain, but once it starts, you realize how much you rely on your shoulders. Your shoulders help you complete daily tasks big and small, whether at home or at…
Arthritis of the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint is one of the most debilitating yet common diseases of the hand. The CMC joint is located at the base of the thumb’s lowermost bone, the first metacarpal, and it is where the thumb meets the trapezium – the adjacent carpal bone in the wrist. This condition is also…
The knee is one of the most easily injured joints in the human body. Knee problems can be caused by a number of factors, including arthritis, traumatic injury, the natural aging process, and general wear-and-tear. Knee replacement surgery is now one of the most frequently performed joint replacement procedures, with around 700,000 being performed each…
You don’t have to be a Grand Slam champion or spend your free time on the tennis court to develop tennis elbow; however, as the name implies, the chances of developing tennis elbow do increase if you play a sport that involves a racquet. So what then causes tennis elbow, and is there a way…
There is nothing quite like a hand issue to make you realize how much you really rely on your hands. A hand problem can prevent you from doing the simplest of tasks. Holding a glass, typing, writing, and brushing your teeth are just some examples of tasks that become very difficult when you have a…
While there are many forms of arthritis, the most common by far are osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Regardless of the type of arthritis with which you are diagnosed, you can expect there to be inflammation in the joints, causing them to stiffen up, swell, and hurt. Here’s more about the OA and RA…
Blount’s disease is a condition that affects children in one or both legs at the knee, causing a bowlegged shape. This condition causes the inner-facing growth plate to grow much more slowly than the plate on the outer side of the knee, therefore creating a bowlegged appearance. Many children have a bit of bowleggedness when…
When an injury or chronic pain has been interfering with your lifestyle, it’s time to see a doctor and have it checked out. The body is not supposed to hurt, and pain is a sign that there is something wrong. You could go see your primary care physician (PCP) about the issue, but if it’s…
Sports medicine: is it only for people who play sports? Can you actually go to a sports medicine doctor if you’ve injured yourself lifting weights or after using the Stairmaster? The answer is yes! If you sustained an injury while exercising or playing sports, an orthopedic doctor specializing in sports medicine can diagnose your injury…
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