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Osteoporosis is a chronic, progressive condition that primarily is characterized by the loss of bone density. In many cases, people have no idea they have osteoporosis until they either fracture a bone or have a bone density test. Osteoporosis is very common and can be prevented or treated by a number of methods and means,…
Bursitis is a condition that affects parts of joints – specifically the bursae, which are sacs filled with fluid that act as cushioning between bones and other tissue in the joints. Bursitis can cause pain and inflammation due to friction between the joint’s bones and other tissues. Bursitis is usually caused by an injury, overuse,…
Choosing the right hand surgeon doesn’t mean a surgeon who only operates on right hands! Kidding aside, finding the best doctor to treat and operate on your hands is no joking matter. It is crucial that the surgeon specializes in orthopedics and is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic physician. Consider the following important factors before…
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…
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