Tendons are the cords that attach muscles to bone. Tendinitis occurs when these cords become inflamed. Forearm tendinitis usually occurs with overuse or misuse of the tendon - a common injury for kayakers and canoeists.
Light-emitting diodes, also known as LEDs, can be used in the treatment of tendinitis, according to the University of Wisconsin Department of Kinesiology. In a study conducted there, less muscle weakness and pain resulted when LED therapy was used as opposed to those given ultrasound therapy.
How common are work-related musculoskeletal disorders amongst dental students? This study reports on the prevalence and contributing risk factors.
A midfoot sprain is an injury to the ligaments of the central region of the foot, known as the midfoot. It is a common injury that occurs during athletics, in particular those sports where there is cutting and twisting that can lead to this injury. It can cause an athlete to miss considerable time f
A nursemaid's elbow is an injury to the elbow joint of a young child. When a child sustains a nursemaid's elbow injury, the radial head subluxes, or slides out, from the joint. Common symptoms of a nursemaid's elbow in a child include pain and inability to bend the elbow.
What are the best ways to manage ACL injuries in children?
Chondromalacia is one of the causes of anterior knee pain, or patellofemoral pain syndrome. Chondromalacia is a cartilage problem of the kneecap.
A hemostat is a medical instrument used during surgical procedures. A hemostat looks similar to a pair of scissors, but it is actually a clamp with ratchets. A hemostat is available in several sizes with a straight or curved tip. Surgeons use hemostats to secure blood vessels and stop them from blee
Tendons form the connection between muscles and bones. Tendonitis refers to any irritation or inflammation of the tendon. The condition usually occurs around the major joints of the arm and leg, including the wrists and ankles. It may be marked by redness, swelling and even loss of function, accordi
If the mere appearance of rough cracked heels is not enough to spur you into action, then the pain that is caused as the cracks deepen will cause you to to begin looking for remedies to provide some relief. Maybe your feet haven't gotten so bad to the point that they literally hurt. If so, then
This study protocol describes the implementation of an interactive smartphone app and the promising role it could play in ankle injury prevention.
Most patients undergoing joint replacement are in their 50s to 70s. However, some patients in their 80s and 90s may have arthritis that has become debilitating. Are these patients too old for joint replacement surgery?
Hamstrings refer to the group of muscles that allow the knee to flex and the hip to extend. These three muscles combined -- biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus --- are also known as the posterior femoral muscles or hamstrings.
Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis, or DISH, is an arthritic condition characterized by abundant bone formation. Patients with DISH may have bone spurs around joints, heel spurs, or bone formation in soft-tissues.
Joint pain can affect any joint in the human body. The causes of joint pain can be numerous and complex, and the degrees of joint pain can range from mild to severe, with severe forms of joint pain often times causing significant levels of disability. There are treatment options available to treat j
Can a patient's pre-operative expectations impact health-related quality of life outcomes after total knee and hip replacement?
A new survey sheds some light on how orthopaedic surgeons view this surgical treatment for knee OA.
A sprained or broken ankle is one of the most common injuries, simply because the ankle is one of the weakest parts of the body. It is important to understand the severity of an ankle injury because there are many differences between care and recovery.
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Shin splints are a common problem in runners and jumping athletes. This symptom of pain over the front of the tibia is what orthopedists call shin splints. There are several causes for shin splints and different treatments for this painful condition
