Tendonitis is the inflammation of the tendons that connect muscle to bone. Tendons are located throughout the body. When tendonitis occurs in the wrist, it typically causes pain and tenderness in the area, along with stiffness and weakness. Tendonitis (tenosynovitis) of the wrist is a common problem. Causes of tendonitis in the wrist are similar
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Types of Fractures
Our bones – all 206 in the human body – are important to our structure and function. They protect vital organs in our bodies and produce the red blood cells we need. A fracture occurs when there is a break in a bone. These breaks are categorized by the size and severity of the split
Read MoreWhat Are the Options for Herniated Disc Injuries
Don’t let herniated discs send shivers down your spine. Inside every one of us, is a skeleton comprised of individual bones, or vertebrae. Between each vertebra lies a disk – or rubbery pad designed to protect, cushion, and absorb shock as the vertebrae flex or bend.1 In order to understand their limitations, you must first
Read MoreWhat is Osteonecrosis of the Hip?
Did you know that our bones, just like our organs, are living and growing tissue? Just like all living tissue, our bones rely on blood vessels to circulate blood throughout the body to keep them alive. Most living tissue has blood vessels that come from many different directions. If one blood vessel is damaged it
Read MoreIs numbness a sign of nerve damage?
There are an estimated 20 million people in the United States alone who suffer from peripheral neuropathy – or damage to the peripheral nervous system. The body’s nerve “highway” only functions properly when there’s an open pathway between the brain & spinal cord (central nervous system) and the muscles. From telling our brain that our
Read MoreHow Preventing a Hip Fracture Can Save Your Life
If you’re over the age of 65 or know someone who is, you’ve probably heard about osteoporosis and hip fractures. When someone is diagnosed with osteoporosis, it simply means that due to low bone density, their bones continue to be fragile and weak, making them more susceptible to injuries like very dangerous hip fractures. That’s
Read MoreOrthopedic Surgeon Spotlight: Marc A. Aiken, MD
A native of Starkville, Mississippi, Dr. Mark A. Aiken earned his undergraduate degree at Mississippi State University, and then went on to complete his medical degree at the University of Mississippi, followed by a five-year orthopedic surgical residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Dr. Aiken went on to complete an AO/ASIF Fellowship in
Read MoreCarpal Tunnel and Going to a Hand Therapist
Have you been experiencing numbness, pain, or tingling in your hand that moves down into your wrist? Although these could be the symptoms of complications from injury, chronic pain and numbness can point to other conditions, such as arthritis, or more commonly, a condition known as carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). You rely on the use
Read MoreDon’t Play the Waiting Game; Treat Trauma & Fractures at Urgent Care
According to Cigna, the average emergency room wait is about 4.5 hours, and the average cost – around $2,259 without insurance. That’s a steep price to pay and a colossal time commitment for most. According to AAOS Now, a publication by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, today’s patients are demanding faster and more accessible
Read MoreWhy Your Child Needs the Best Pediatric Orthopedic Care
Throughout our lives, we have heard that staying active and healthy during childhood is very important, as it can set the foundation for how our bodies grow and develop as we age throughout life. Our anatomy provides form, stability, movement, support, and binds our organs and connective tissues together. It is true that children have
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