Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a condition that causes symptoms such as severe burning pain usually in one side of the body, particularly the hand, arm, leg, and foot. A person with CRPS most likely has extremely sensitive nerves that overreact when touched. The pain that patients with [Read More]
Orthopedics
When To See A Sports Medicine Physician
A sports medicine physician or sports medicine doctor is a specialist in treating conditions that affect people with active lifestyles, including those who play sports. A sports medicine physician is trained in the nonsurgical and surgical treatment of conditions and injuries sustained during [Read More]
When To Visit A Hand Specialist
There are a number of injuries and disorders that can affect the hand leading to pain and reduced function. If you have a hand condition that is causing you pain or preventing you from carrying out your normal day to day activities, it could be time to visit a hand specialist for the expert care you [Read More]
Partial vs. Total Knee Replacement
Other than a severe knee injury due to an accident, the primary reason why patients need knee replacement surgery is severe osteoarthritis of the knee joint. It develops when the articular cartilage breaks down, and so the bones rub against each other as you walk and move – resulting in pain and [Read More]
Occupations Most Likely to Cause Tendonitis
Tendonitis is the inflammation of one or more tendons. A tendon is the strong band of tissue that connects a muscle to a bone. When you use too much force on a tendon, it can be more vulnerable to sustaining injuries. Because this is an inflammation, tendonitis typically develops over time as a [Read More]
