Orthopedic care for seniors involves much more than surgery, pain meds, or physical therapy. As important as these are, proactive care and fall prevention can do a lot to slow the effects of aging, keeping older Americans active and independent. Here are some real-life care and safety strategies. Keep As Active as Possible Bone, joint,
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Overview of de Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is an inflammation of the tendons in the wrist near the thumb. It affects the sheath (the synovium) which surrounds two particular tendons running between the wrist and the thumb that are responsible for making the thumb move. The sheath may thicken and become swollen. When this happens, any movement of the
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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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Get to know arthritis by the numbers. You’ll be surprised to find out that arthritis is all around us, and its impact on individuals around the world is more serious than most people realize. According to the Arthritis Foundation, Arthritis is the nation’s Number one cause of disability, affecting approximately 350 million people worldwide. Arthritis is
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