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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. […]

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 hip osteoarthritis The changes that occur in the hip joint caused by hip osteoarthritis can’t be reversed, but the progression of the disease can be slowed. The goal of most treatments, like strengthening muscles and weight loss, is to reduce the stress on the joints of the hips. In addition, other hip osteoarthritis […]

Hip osteoarthritis meaning Hip osteoarthritis is a common type of arthritis in joints that bear weight, like the hip. It is sometimes referred to as “wear-and-tear” arthritis because of degeneration of the bony surfaces and cartilage of the hip joint, which causes inflammation. Hip osteoarthritis most commonly occurs in people who are middle-aged or older. […]

Hammertoe and mallet toe treatment If you can still move your toe, the health care provider may suggest you switch to a different shoe that provides more room for your toes. Another recommendation may include pads for your shoes or shoe inserts. These can change the position of your toe, which will help relieve the […]

Ingrown toenail treatment Physicians treat ingrown toenails in different ways, depending on how severe they are and whether they have occurred frequently in the same toe. Treatments used by doctors for ingrown toenails include surgical and non-surgical methods. Lifting the nail If the nail is slightly ingrown and does not have signs of infection, the […]

Joint dislocation treatment  Treatment of a joint dislocation largely depends on the severity of the injury and where it is located. Treatment may include the following: Reduction: When a dislocation is “reduced,” the bones are placed back into their normal positions by the doctor. Patients sometimes require local or even general anesthesia, depending on the amount […]

Headaches always cause a lot of discomforts, interfering with the everyday life of the affected person. In addition, there are several types of headaches. Therefore, a proper diagnosis is essential to assigning the treatment and restoring the patient’s normal functioning. Headache diagnosis To determine the headache cause, the doctor generally explores the patient’s headache history, […]

Treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome should be treated as soon as possible after you first begin to notice symptoms. Sometimes mild symptoms can be treated simply by taking more frequent breaks to rest your hands or avoiding activities that worsen your symptoms. In addition, cold packs, applied for 15-20 minutes, […]

Broken ankle/broken foot diagnosis The doctor will check for specific sites of tenderness in your ankle and foot when you seek medical attention following an injury in which a fracture of the foot or ankle is suspected. Precisely location of the pain can help the doctor determine its cause. In addition, your foot may be […]