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Arthroscopy for Wrist Pain

Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that involves the use of a thin, flexible tube with a tiny camera, as well as miniature surgical tools, to see what’s inside the body. The camera is so small that it can be used to see within a joint. For instance, arthroscopy is often used by orthopedic doctors… 

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Problems of Stiffness After Knee Replacement Surgery

A total knee replacement, also called knee arthroplasty, is one of the most common types of joint replacement surgeries. It involves removing the damaged portion of the knee joint and replacing it with prosthetic materials. Knee replacement is highly successful for relieving knee pain and restoring joint function, but some patients experience knee stiffness following… 

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Common Sports Injuries: Types, Treatments, Prevention

Being physically active or playing sports does wonders for your body. However, it also ups your risk for sports injuries. While these conditions are common for physically active individuals and athletes, they are treatable and preventable. Are you a physically active person? Here are the most common sports injuries, how they are treated, and what… 

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What’s the Difference Between Total Shoulder Replacement and Reverse Shoulder Replacement Surgery?

Your shoulder joint may wear out over time from repeated use. You might experience regular pain, and it may even limit your ability to move your shoulder normally, which could interfere with your everyday life. Fortunately, you can get shoulder joint replacement surgery to get long-term relief. Shoulder joint replacement surgery is available in two… 

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Types of Arthritis that Affect the Shoulder

Woke up with your shoulder hurting? Does the pain get worse whenever you move your shoulder? Noticed you can’t move your shoulder like you once could? All these signs can indicate you have arthritis. But there are several types of arthritis that can affect your shoulder, of which the treatment is as simple as an… 

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Acute vs. Chronic Bursitis

A bursa functions as a cushion between the bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles near bony prominences in your body. It is a fluid-filled sac that reduces the friction between these parts during movement, allowing them to glide smoothly around each other. The plural term for bursa is bursae, and bursitis is the inflammation of one… 

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What Happens If Osteoporosis Is Left Untreated?

Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by rapid bone loss and slow creation of new bone cells, resulting in a reduction of bone mass and density over time. Upon closer inspection with a microscope, bones of patients with osteoporosis are porous and have large holes in its honeycomb-like structure due to the disease. Patients with osteoporosis… 

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Treatments for Shin Splints

Overuse is one of the most common reasons why we feel pain in our bodies. Athletes are highly susceptible to overuse injuries because of how much – and how forcefully – they use their muscles, joints, and bones. Runners, in particular, are likely to experience pain in their legs. They are especially susceptible to shin… 

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Avoiding the Most Common Sports Injuries

Participating in sports is an excellent way to keep your body healthy and to maintain your vim and vigor. However, accidents are inevitable – so you have to take extra precautions to keep yourself safe and prevent injury. You can make the most of your sports performance by avoiding some of the most common sports… 

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When to See a Sports Medicine Physician

If you have a sports-related injury, or if you are just looking to improve your overall performance and fitness level in a safe way, then it may be time to seek the expertise of a sports medicine physician. Sports medicine is a specialty area within orthopedic medicine, which focuses on the musculoskeletal system (bones, muscles,… 

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