What Is De Quervain’s Syndrome?

De Quervain’s syndrome goes by many clinical names, including de Quervain’s tendinitis, de Quervain’s disease, and de Quervain’s tenosynovitis. In nonclinical terms, it’s also called mommy wrist, new mom’s …

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Potential Complications of an Untreated Herniated Disc

Herniated discs go by different names: ruptured disc, slipped disc, and bulged disc. No matter what you call this back condition, it’s usually painful. Your back is composed of …

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What Makes a Sports Medicine Doctor Different?

A sports medicine doctor specializes in treating and preventing activity-related injuries. While all doctors can help an injured person, a sports medicine specialist is trained to quickly assess and …

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Tips for Avoiding Carpal Tunnel If You Work With Your Hands

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common nerve condition affecting about 3-6% of all adults. It can result from a trauma or injury, rheumatoid arthritis, or a job or hobby …

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The Difference between Cervical Stenosis and Lumbar Stenosis

Both cervical stenosis and lumbar stenosis fall under the category of spinal stenosis. A common back ailment, spinal stenosis affects up to 500,000 Americans. People of any age can …

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Am I A Candidate for Joint Replacement Surgery?

Are you in pain? Have you tried noninvasive treatments for your hip or knee problem? Are you in good health? If you answered yes to all of these questions, …

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4 Common Sports Injuries

Playing sports has numerous benefits. Some of those benefits include weight management, improved heart health, stronger bones, and a boost in mood and self-esteem. They also provide a social …

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Treating Your Shoulder Impingement

Because the shoulder is so integral to arm movements, it’s not uncommon for people to experience shoulder injuries at some point in their life. In fact, one study found …

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Why Expert Fracture Care Is Paramount

“Fracture” and “broken bone” are terms used interchangeably to describe the same injury. A bone that is cracked, broken, or partially fractured is a fracture or bone fracture. About …

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Recognizing the Signs of Trigger Finger

Trigger finger, also called stenosing flexor tenosynovitis or stenosing tenosynovitis, is one of the most common causes of hand pain in adults. Trigger finger can affect any finger on …

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What Is De Quervain’s Syndrome?

Potential Complications of an Untreated Herniated Disc

What Makes a Sports Medicine Doctor Different?

Tips for Avoiding Carpal Tunnel If You Work With Your Hands

The Difference between Cervical Stenosis and Lumbar Stenosis

Am I A Candidate for Joint Replacement Surgery?

4 Common Sports Injuries

Treating Your Shoulder Impingement

Why Expert Fracture Care Is Paramount

Recognizing the Signs of Trigger Finger

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