Joints

Non-surgical treatment of biceps tendinitis Treatment for biceps tendinitis aims at decreasing irritation and inflammation, which will also reduce pain and restore mobility in the arm and shoulder. Initial treatments usually include: Rest: Resting the shoulder and arm will give the irritation and inflammation a chance to resolve and prevent further damage. The person should avoid […]

Biceps tendinitis symptoms When the biceps tendons become inflamed or irritated, the following symptoms of biceps tendinitis usually occur: Pain when the arm is bent or lifted over the head Tenderness in the upper arm when the biceps tendon passes against the groove in the humerus (upper arm bone) A feeling of snapping or a […]

Biceps tendinitis, sometimes spelled “tendonitis,” is one type of tendon inflammation or irritation of the arm’s tendons. Tendons are strong, fibrous, rope-like structures that connect muscles to bones. The biceps muscle is the strong muscle found in the front part of the upper arm. It helps keep the ball of the humerus, the upper arm bone, […]

Metatarsalgia diagnosis The symptoms of metatarsalgia can be very similar to symptoms caused by other foot disorders. To help determine if a metatarsalgia diagnosis or other condition is causing foot pain, doctors first examine a patient’s foot and obtain a medical history. Sometimes X-rays are obtained to help rule out other problems, like stress fractures […]

What is metatarsalgia? Metatarsalgia is a condition in which the ball portion of the foot becomes inflamed and painful (metatarsal foot pain).Activities like jumping and running can lead to metatarsalgia, or it can be caused by wearing shoes that do not fit correctly. Other factors can lead to the condition as well. Metatarsalgia is usually […]

AC Joint Separation Medications and Other Remedies AC joint separation injuries can be extremely painful. Therefore, the first goal of treatment is to reduce pain. The best way to do this is by placing the affected arm in a sling to immobilize it, applying ice to the area every few hours for about 20 minutes. […]

Treatment of golfer’s elbow Conservative treatment of golfer’s elbow ACTIVITY MODIFICATION: The first step in treating a golfer’s elbow is to avoid or at least reduce any activity that causes pain. This may mean playing less tennis or golf. However, the hand and arm should still be used within the limits of pain in most cases. […]

What is a golfer’s elbow? People with medial epicondylitis typically have pain located on the inside of the arm from the elbow down the wrist. Medial epicondylitis has several different names, including golfer’s elbow, suitcase elbow, forehand tennis elbow, and baseball elbow. The pain of the golfer’s elbow or medial epicondylitis is due to damage […]

Classification of AC Joint Separation Doctors use the Rockwood Scale to grade AC joint injuries from 1 to 6. They are classified according to how much damage the ligament sustains and the amount of space that exists between the clavicle and the acromion process.  Grade 1: This is a simple sprain to the AC joint. […]

Treatment of Lyme disease Antibiotics are used to treat Lyme disease, and in most cases, the sooner antibiotic therapy is started, the sooner patients recover and the greater their chances for a complete recovery. Antibiotics for Lyme disease treatment Oral antibiotics. When Lyme disease is diagnosed in its early stages, antibiotics are given by mouth. Doxycycline […]