Nursemaid’s elbow, known medically as radial head subluxation, is a common injury of early childhood – especially among children under the age of five. It is sometimes referred to as a “pulled elbow,” because it occurs when a toddler or preschooler’s elbow is pulled and partially dislocates. Dislocation means the bone shifts and slips out […]
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5 Stretches to Prevent Wrist Pain at Work
Preventing Wrist Pain: It’s All in a Day’s Work Whether you’re that early riser opening the office doors, or the night owl burning the midnight oil – long, grueling days at a desk can cause persistent wrist pain. While sudden injury is sometimes the cause of wrist pain, more often than not, it’s repetitive stress […]
What to expect from carpal tunnel surgery
Surgery should never be a first-line approach to solving any medical problem. Once a patient has exhausted all other options – such as icing, wrist splints, NSAIDs, and warm baths1 – it may be time to consider surgical methods of healing. In the case of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, a board-certified Orthopedic surgeon may be able […]
Shoulder Replacement Surgery: Pre- and Post-Operative Questions to Consider
When it comes to the details of your surgery, don’t shrug your shoulders. Your surgeon can provide a wealth of knowledge to put you at ease both before your surgery and post operation. Utilized to remedy a variety of ailments ranging from post-traumatic arthritis to fractures, shoulder replacement surgery is a frequently performed surgery in […]