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Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder is also referred to as adhesive capsulitis. This makes the shoulder stiff and difficult to move. It is estimated that two percent of the population suffers from this condition. Anyone can develop this condition. However, women who are…

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Knee Injuries

Did you know that there are four main ligaments in your knees that can be at risk for injury? Since the knee joint lacks any interlocking bones, it depends completely on these strong, fibrous connectors to stabilize the knee and…

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Buttonhole Deformity

What Is Buttonhole Deformity?Buttonhole deformity is a condition caused by damage to the tendons of the finger. It is painful and makes using the hand difficult, and if it goes untreated it can cause permanent damage. However, it is usually…

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Shoulder Bursitis

Bursae are small sacs of fluid that cushion the spaces between the joints and the muscles, and bursitis is the name for the condition when these sacs become inflamed. Shoulder bursitis is one of the more common forms of the…

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Bicep Tendon Injuries

Bicep Injuries Are Common But Highly Treatable The bicep is among the most recognizable muscles of the arm – they’re your “guns.” It’s the muscle at the front of the upper arm. Most people use their biceps a lot every…

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Broken finger: treatment, recovery and more.

Overview The phalanges are the bones in the finger. Every finger has three phalanges, but the thumb has two phalanges. A finger is broken if at least one of these bones break. Any phalange can be broken. The knuckles can…

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Metacarpal Fracture

The metacarpal is the name given to any of five bones in the hand. For athletes, a common hand injury is a metacarpal fracture or broken hand. Hand injuries occur for various reasons. Common Causes of Hand Fractures in AthletesOne…

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Arthritis or Carpal Tunnel?

Though they are both common, painful afflictions, carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis are quite different diseases. Arthritis results from a breakdown of cartilage, while the discomfort of carpal tunnel syndrome comes about because of a pinched nerve. Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal…

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Collarbone Fractures

Breaking The Collarbone Summer is a great time for children and adults to be active. That is why sports injuries are common during the summer. The clavicle, which is also known as the collarbone, is one of the bones that…

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Treating Sports Injuries

The Prevalence Of Sports Injuries Even if one is a well-trained athlete, he or she can still suffer an injury. Fortunately, the vast majority of injuries are mild and easily treatable and preventable. Warming up and stretching regularly will significantly…

Frozen Shoulder

Knee Injuries

Buttonhole Deformity

Shoulder Bursitis

Bicep Tendon Injuries

Broken finger: treatment, recovery and more.

Metacarpal Fracture

Arthritis or Carpal Tunnel?

Collarbone Fractures

Treating Sports Injuries

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