Bone, Joint, and Muscle Infections in Children
This article covers the most common types of deep infections in children and includes the ways doctors identify and treat them.
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Shoulder Injuries in the Throwing Athlete
Article Featured on AAOS Overhand throwing places extremely high stresses on the shoulder, specifically to the anatomy that keeps the shoulder stable. In throwing athletes, these high stresses are repeated many times and can lead to a wide range of overuse injuries. Although throwing injuries in the shoulder most commonly occur in baseball pitchers, they […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Ganglion Cysts
Ganglion cysts are noncancerous lumps that most commonly develop along the tendons or joints of your wrists or hands. Here are the most common questions about ganglion cysts.
What Are The Most Common Wrist Injuries?
Repetitive motions and everyday activities can easily lead to injuries of the wrist. It is important to understand the most common of these injuries so you know when it’s time to consult a doctor.
What are the symptoms of knee ligament injuries?
What are knee ligament injuries? Knee ligaments are the short bands of tough, flexible connective tissue that hold the knee together. Knee ligament injuries can be caused by trauma, such as a car accident. Or they can be caused by sports injuries. An example is a twisting knee injury in basketball or skiing. The knee […]
How to Tell if Your Foot is Broken: Symptoms & Treatment Options
Learn how to tell if your foot is broken or just sprained or bruised, and the treatment options available.
When to Worry About Neck Pain … and when not to!
Article by Paul Ingraham | Featured on Pain Science We fear spine pain more than we fear other kinds of pain. Backs and necks seem vulnerable. And yet most spinal pain does not have a serious cause. The bark of neck pain is usually worse than its bite. This article explains how to tell the difference. Please do seek care […]
12 Tips for Holiday Eating
You don’t need to deprive yourself, eat only boring foods, or take your treats with a side order of guilt. Instead, by practicing a bit of defensive eating and cooking, you can come through the holidays without making “go on a diet” one of your New Year’s resolutions.
Do I Need Carpal Tunnel Surgery?
If you have a severe case of carpal tunnel syndrome that hasn’t gone away with more basic treatments, surgery may be the best option. Find out when you’d need surgery, what’s it’s like, and how long it takes to recover.
Hip Pointers in Contact Sports
The term “hip pointer” is often used as a catch all phrase for any injury resulting in pain to the front of the hip. However, this is not always the case.