When we are falling down, the most natural reaction is to stretch out our hand to break the fall. This is the body’s way of protecting the all-important spine from blunt-force trauma. When this happens, however, the small bones of the wrist tend to take the brunt of the impact. The most common type of
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Causes and Treatment of Rotator Cuff Pain
The rotator cuff comprises the muscles, tendons, and shoulder capsule, which together hold the head of the humerus (upper arm bone) in the shoulder socket. As its name implies, the rotator cuff enables rotation of the shoulder. Injuring a rotator cuff is quite easy – it can happen due to everything from repetitive-motion injury to
Read MoreSigns and Symptoms of an ACL Tear
Many athletes fear anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries not only because of the pain it can cause but because it can sideline them from the sport they love. Football, basketball, volleyball, and soccer players are especially prone to ACL tears. When Do ACL Tears Occur? The ACL is a ligament found in the middle of
Read MoreWhat Is a Scaphoid Fracture?
A scaphoid fracture is a break that occurs in one of the small bones (carpal bones) of your wrist. It is usually a result of a fall where you land on your hand. The eight carpal bones are laid out in rows between the forearm bones and the finger bones, forming the wrist. Each of
Read MoreCommon Summer Sports Injuries
Summer means heading to the golf course, going for an evening hike or bike ride, or having fun at the pool or beach to take advantage of the warmth and extended daylight hours we long for in the bleak winter months. However, while staying active and getting some sun is great for your health and
Read MoreWhy People Need Compression Stockings
These days, compression stockings are not only able to benefit your vascular health but can be aesthetically pleasing, too. To understand how they help, you only need to know that compression applied on the skin’s surface can help improve blood flow. When compression is applied to the legs, it can help prevent a number of
Read MoreSpring and Orthopedic Injuries
With spring comes a desire to take your training routine outdoors. The same is true when it comes to outdoor sports and activities – to include home improvement and yardwork. But with the warmer weather also comes the risk of orthopedic injury. Here is what you may encounter since spring has sprung and summer is
Read MoreHow Orthopedic Urgent Care Can Lessen Your Risk of Future Injuries
An active lifestyle can easily result in an ankle sprain, a broken bone, or a hurting neck and shoulder. These injuries may prompt people to head to an emergency room (ER) to receive immediate medical care. However, every ER has a triage system in which the severity and life-threatening nature of injuries are prioritized, so
Read MoreDangers of Osteoarthritis in Men and Women
Osteoarthritis is one of the most prevalent ailments among the middle-aged and the elderly. This disease is one of the hallmark indicators of aging. Millions of people worldwide suffer from this condition, which can be painful enough to impact your quality of life. Furthermore, there is currently no magic bullet that can cure osteoarthritis. However,
Read MoreCubital Tunnel Syndrome
For anyone who has hit the back of their elbow against a hard object, they’ve learned that the “funny bone” doesn’t feel so funny. Imagine waking up every day with the same feeling that lasts for several minutes. That is one of the symptoms caused by cubital tunnel syndrome, the second most common type of
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