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"Cankle" is a nonmedical term first used in 2001. It describes a thick or wide ankle without clear definition from the lower calf.1 Cankles (a combination of "calves" and "ankles") is not a medical condition on its own. Like any other physical feature,...

An infected foot occurs when the bacteria that are normally present on the skin break the skin s barrier and enter the bloodstream causing symptoms su...

Hand exercises for people with arthritis

Opioids are powerful  painkiller medications commonly prescribed to treat pain after an injury or surgery. They include oxycodone, hydrocodone, codei...

Swelling, pain and stiffness in the joints are common symptoms for people with arthritis. If you have arthritis, your health care professional may recommend hand exercises to help you improve joint flexibility and range of motion.

While there are specific treatment options for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), dietary changes are gaining attention. For example, foods that reduce inflammation may help CTS symptoms.

Golfer s elbow, also known as medial epicondylitis, is a painful condition that occurs when a tendon near the elbow is subjected to repetitive forces....

Morning stiffness lasting longer than 60 minutes is frequent in patients with hand osteoarthritis, and is linked to greater pain, lower function and decreased quality of life, according to data published in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage.

Published results showed patients older than 60 years of age with carpal tunnel syndrome are at increased risk for new-onset heart failure.

A shoulder dislocation is an injury that occurs when the ball of the ball-and-socket shoulder joint is separated from its normal position. The ball comes out of the socket of the shoulder. When this occurs, the ball may stay out of the shoulder and need to be put back into place, or it can slide bac...