Joints

An AC joint separation is an injury that occurs in the shoulder. It often happens when someone falls and lands hard on their outstretched hand, elbow, or shoulder. Where is the “AC” joint? Your “AC” joint is located in your shoulder, where the collarbone (clavicle) meets the shoulder blade (scapula). The part of the shoulder […]

Arthritis in hands treatment A diagnosis of arthritis doesn’t mean you will have continual pain or will have to stop doing all the activities you enjoy. Instead, early treatment can help relieve the symptoms and help you continue living a full and healthy life. Nonsurgical treatment Treatment for arthritis of the hand sometimes includes splinting, […]

Arthritis in hands symptoms Symptoms of arthritis in the hands may include pain, swelling, warmth, crepitation, looseness, and changes in surrounding joints. In addition, cysts can develop in some cases. Pain One early symptom of arthritis in hand might be a burning sensation or a dull ache in the joints. This pain might occur after […]

Treatment of tennis elbow Conservative treatment Most cases of tennis elbow are treated without surgery. Some of the common tennis elbow treatments include one or more of the following:  ACTIVITY MODIFICATION: Activities that worsen pain need to be avoided or minimized. As an alternative for those who play tennis or other racket sports, they may […]

Arthritis is a disorder that involves different tissues inside the joints. Your joints locate where two or more bones of the body come together. Sometimes, arthritis occurs due to inflammation resulting from a chronic condition or because of acute inflammation in a joint and the tissues surrounding it. Traumatic damage to a joint can also […]

What is tennis elbow? Tennis elbow, known in medical terms as lateral epicondylitis, is usually caused by overuse of the elbow. It causes elbow pain. As the term suggests, playing racket sports like tennis can lead to the condition, but other activities can also cause tennis elbow. Tennis elbow occurs when the tendons involved in […]

Treatment of knee osteoarthritis There is no cure for knee osteoarthritis, but there are ways to provide osteoarthritis pain relief and delay the progression of the disease. Medications for knee osteoarthritis Pain relievers: Also called analgesics, these medications can help relieve osteoarthritis pain and stiffness, but they don’t reduce inflammation, and they are not curative. One […]

What is knee osteoarthritis? Knee osteoarthritis is the most frequent reason for musculoskeletal pain and disability in the joint of the knee. In the knee, the end of the thigh bone (the femur) and the shin bone (the tibia) are covered in smooth material called articular cartilage. In between these two bones is another kind […]

Treatment of knee bursitis Knee bursitis treatments vary and may depend on what part of the knee is affected. Recommended treatments for knee bursitis may include: Knee bursitis medications If an infection has caused knee bursitis, it will be treated by antibiotics. Therapy Physical therapy is sometimes recommended for flexibility training and exercises to promote […]

What is knee bursitis? Knee bursitis is a condition characterized by an inflammation of one of the bursae found near the knee joint. Bursae are fluid-filled little sacs. Their job is to provide cushioning and reduce friction between the muscles and tendons and the bones located near the joints. Each knee has 11 bursae, any […]