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,…
Common Orthopedic Problems in Kids
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…
Risk Factors of Tennis Elbow
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…
Understanding Common Concussion Symptoms
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…
Do You Need Surgery for Plantar Fasciitis?
One in 10 people will experience plantar fasciitis at some point during their lifetime. Primarily affecting people between the ages of 40 and 60, it’s an inflammation of a thick band of connective tissue supporting the arch of your foot. As a common source of chronic heel and foot pain, plantar fasciitis is a condition…
How Golfer’s Elbow Develops
Golfer’s elbow is a condition that affects the joints of the wrist, fingers and elbow, along with the muscles and tendons. Not only does this condition affect golfers, but it is also common for tennis or baseball players to develop this repetitive stress injury. Physicians refer to this condition as medial epicondylitis, and the condition…
Ankle Sprains: An Overview
An ankle sprain is characterized by damage done to a ligament in the ankle. Ligaments are bands of tissue that connect bones, and they are responsible for much of the stability and movement performed by your foot. Ankle sprains can vary in severity because ligaments can be anywhere from slightly stretched to completely torn. Ankle…
Treating Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition associated with aging that causes the bones to become brittle and weak. With osteoporosis, even mild falls can result in a fracture. These fractures typically occur in the hip, spine, and wrist, and can result in disability (and sometimes death if there are post-operative complications). There are typically no symptoms of…
