What Surgery Works Best for Advanced Ankle Arthritis?
For patients with severe ankle arthritis, total ankle replacement provides better function over the long haul than the traditional surgical treatment, a new study finds.
5 Signs of a Thumb Sprain
A sprained thumb is an injury to a ligament, which is a soft tissue that connects bones to each other at the joints to keep it stable, as opposed to a thumb fracture (break) which is an injury to the bone. The ulnar collateral ligament is the most injured ligament in the thumb. This particular ligament connects the thumb to the hand on the side closest to your index finger.
JOINT INJURIES AND DISORDERS CAN STOP YOU IN YOUR TRACKS
Anyone of any age is susceptible to musculoskeletal pains whether it is from stress or injury. Everyday activities such as carrying laundry, playing sports, or driving to the grocery store can result in unexpected injuries. These types of injuries, or worsening bone disorders, can prevent you from normal mobility and quality of life.
FALLS AND FRACTURES: PREVENTION AND TREATMENTS
Nobody likes to fall. Even the smallest tumble can lead to potentially serious health consequences — depending on how hard you fell and what part of your body was injured. It’s also a fact that your risk of injury from falls increases with age due to diminishing bone mass.
HERNIATED CERVICAL DISCS CAN BE A REAL PAIN IN THE NECK
If you’re one of many who have suffered from a herniated cervical disc, you know just how badly it can restrict your movement, not to mention your quality of life. Cervical discs are the cushions between the vertebrae in the upper back and neck. It becomes herniated when the gel-like center of the disc ruptures through a weak area in the tough outer wall, similar to the filling being squeezed out of a jelly doughnut.