Imagine reaching out to snooze your alarm like you have done a million times before. But this time, mid-stretch, you feel a sharp pain emanating through your shoulder. It is so piercing that you stop midair, all while your alarm continues to buzz. The cause of your pain may be shoulder arthritis. This debilitating condition can […]
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When your hip is replaced with an artificial hip joint, it is called hip replacement surgery. It is one of the more common – and successful – procedures someone can go through. When that artificial joint needs to be repaired, it is called hip revision surgery. This may be necessary if you are experiencing one of
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The carpal tunnel is a structure located at the base of your hand, which houses the incredibly important tendons responsible for bending your fingers and the median nerve responsible for providing sensation to your fingers. When increased pressure builds up on the median nerve, leading to pain or tingling symptoms, a condition known as carpal tunnel syndrome develops. Carpal
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Shoulder pain and shoulder injuries can be incredibly debilitating. A shoulder injury can significantly discourage regular motions because of how pivotal the shoulder joint is to upper limb movement. Shoulder pain affects anywhere from 18 to 26 percent of people at any time. With the widespread incidence of shoulder issues and the importance of the shoulder joint, preventing shoulder
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Limb lengthening is the only way to increase your height after puberty. While you may be able to add up to six inches to your height, your results are personalized. Find out what goes into determining how tall you can get with limb lengthening surgery. Bone Density Matters Though limb lengthening surgery can be performed at
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Hip arthroplasty, often known as hip replacement surgery, is a medical operation in which an orthopedic surgeon replaces the damaged or diseased components of the hip joint with artificial substitutes. Diseases like arthritis and osteonecrosis (when bone tissue dies from a lack of blood flow) might need hip replacement surgery. If you break your hip due
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Nearly half of all people in their 60s and 70s suffer from arthritis of the foot and ankle, according to FootCareMD. Such arthritis comes in many forms, making it difficult to perform many activities later in life, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says. Ankle arthritis, a degenerative condition, occurs when the protective cartilage in the ankle wears
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Accidents happen. What’s unfortunate is when they become injuries. Aside from the physical pain, eventually, the annoyance of having your daily life disrupted becomes the main issue. Depending on the severity of your injury, how long you need to recover for, and just how disruptive your recovery is to your daily life can all be
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Knee replacement surgeries are done to replace knees that have been worn down, damaged, or injured. Knee replacement surgery helps to bring back mobility and strength, and eliminate pain entirely. If you’re dealing with knee pain, it can lower your quality of life significantly. With the recent advancements in technology and equipment, knee replacement surgery is
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You may have seen your favorite athletes bravely, like modern gladiators, grimace then brace as they or someone ‘pops’ back a dislocated joint. However, it brings up the question of whether dislocated joints are serious injuries. Can they be treated the same way you would a loose chair leg? Let’s take a look at one
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