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Wrist Pain and Treatment
Wrist pain is a common problem that occurs due to a number of reasons. In most of the cases, either the wrist is sprained, or fractured and the patient experiences inflammation and pain. They are unable to use their wrist properly. It is crucial to determine the exact cause of pain for proper treatment. Causes - An array of causes lead to hand and wrist pain such as: Sudden injuries to bones, ligaments, or tissues in the wrist Repetitive use Fracture Overstretched hand Sprain Arthritis Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Tendonitis Ganglion cysts or tumor Symptoms Depending upon the...
Orthopedic Treatment For Shin Splints
Shin Splint is a painful condition that is often faced by athletes while jumping or running. In this condition, the inside or the front of the shin bone (tibia) starts paining due to a quick or sudden motion. The shin splint that involves the front muscles, tissues of shin is called anterolateral shin splint, while, the pain in the back and inner part of the muscles of shin is called a posteromedial shin splint. Causes Shin Splints occur due to vigorous exercise, repetitive activities such as dance, running, or sports, etc. Other caused include: Overuse or stretching of...
Hip Pain: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
Hip Pain refers to the pain felt in and around the hip joint. According to the pain specialists, the pain can originate from the back, groin structures or the actual hip joint. Read on to know about the causes, symptoms and treatment of hip pain. Causes: Injury: Hip pain can be caused by a number of injuries such as stress on hip bone resulting in the fracture and hence pain. Another most common factor causing acute hip pain is over-exercising or over weight lifting results into a stretch in the joints and consequently leads to pain. Arthritis: Arthritis can cause pain,...
Bunion: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
A Bunion is a localized area of enlargement of the inner portion of the big toe joint (known as metatarsal phalangeal joint). Sometimes Bunion may also affect the outside portion of the foot at the base of the little toe. This kind of Bunion is sometimes referred as a tailor’s Bunion or Bunionette. Causes: Hereditary: Some hereditary (genetic) tendency to have this joint weakness can be taken as one of the causes of Bunion. Arthritis: According to foot and ankle specialists, patients of Osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis are more prone to Bunion. Trauma: Sprain, nerve...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
One of the most common issues that bring patients to wrist surgeon is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. It is a condition that causes numbness, tingling, pain, and weakness in the fingers and thumb. It is basically caused due to compression of the median nerve, which is located in the wrist and is responsible for imparting sensation to the first three fingers and thumb. Causes: The major cause of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is pressure on the median nerve. This pressure is due to swelling or any condition that makes the carpal tunnel smaller. Some other causes that lead to the syndrome...