Being sidelined with an injury can be more than a minor inconvenience if you happen to participate in sports on a regular basis. Just because injuries to bones, joints, muscles, tendons, or ligaments have successfully responded to treatment, it may not be possible to be a good idea to jump back into your preferred game,…
Olecranon bursitis, also known as elbow bursitis, is one of the most common types of the condition and often requires orthopedic consultation. Bursae are small, thin, slippery fluid-filled sacs that aid smooth joint movement by providing a cushion between soft tissue and bone. The olecranon bursa, located behind the elbow between the pointy olecranon bone…
Orthopedic injuries do not discriminate. Whether you are a gym instructor, an active teen, or a senior, everyone is at a risk of suffering a muscle or joint related injury. However, some people are at an even higher risk than others. Given the fact that it is a lot easier and even cost-effective to prevent…
A herniated disc slips out of position and puts undue pressure on one or more nerves in your back. The pressure on your nerve may cause moderate to intense pain. The pain could be worse with activity or prolonged periods of standing or sitting. You might also experience weakness or numbness. If the herniated disc…
Often characterized by numbness and tingling sensations in the hand and wrist, carpal tunnel syndrome is an orthopedic condition that affects anywhere from 4-10 million Americans. Frequently triggered by movement, the resulting discomfort stems from irritation of the median nerve in the wrist. It’s a condition that typically gets worse over time with no attention,…
Affecting more than 30 million adults, osteoarthritis (OA) is a form of arthritis that’s characterized by the gradual breakdown of the cartilage and bones of joints. Hands, hips, and knees are often affected, although it can also be a source of lower back pain if the joints of the spine (facet joints) become worn or…
A dislocation occurs when a joint is out of its normal position. Dislocations often result when extreme pressure causes bones connected by ligaments or other soft tissues to separate. While the ball-and-socket shoulder joint is where most dislocations occur, both larger and smaller joints, including knees, ankles, toes, and fingers, may become dislocated. Immediate attention…
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that causes a temporary alteration in the way that your brain functions. This condition is serious, and repeated concussions can lead to permanent changes in the brain. Children who receive a concussion early in life or who experience multiple concussions are at an increased risk of complications. What…
Most common in adults 50 and older, spinal stenosis is a progressive narrowing of the spinal canal. Over time, this narrowing may place pressure on nerve roots, resulting in a “pinched nerve.” The discomfort from this nerve compression is called radiating pain, which is often felt as numbness or tingling sensations in the legs, hips,…
Orthopedic problems can affect children just as often as adults. While some problems may be the result of an accident, others may be congenital and present at birth. The following is an overview of common orthopedic problems in kids and how they are treated. Juvenile Arthritis Kids who complain of pain in the joints for…
Often resulting from overuse or repetitious motions, tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a condition affecting forearm muscles. Despite the name, it’s not solely linked to tennis. Tendons supporting forearm muscles located on the outside of the elbow become inflamed or damaged to some extent, often resulting in pain along the outside of the elbow that’s…
The symptoms that can come from a concussion may not be always be immediately apparent. Symptoms can last for weeks or even longer than that. Some of the more common symptoms of a concussion are amnesia, confusion, and headache. The amnesia usually comes with the victim’s loss of ability to remember the event that caused…
