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The ankle joint is affected by arthritis much less often than other joints. When patients have ankle arthritis, they have worn out the tibiotalar joint, which is the joint between the shin bone (tibia) and ankle bone (talus).

Continuous passive motion after arthroscopic elbow contracture release may provide faster and better rehabilitation compared with physical therapy, according to results presented here.

Golfer s elbow is a form of tendonitis that causes pain and inflammation in the tendons that connect the forearm to the elbow. The pain centers on the...

At five years, symptom severity does not differ, but rates of subsequent surgical treatment are lower in patients with idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome receiving local methylprednisolone injection versus saline placebo injection, according to a study published online Oct. 22 in JAMA Network Open.

Carpal tunnel syndrome involves the compression of the median nerve in the wrist, which can cause pain and numbness in the hand. Certain hand exercises can help relieve pressure on the median nerve and alleviate symptoms.

When you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) an autoimmune disease that causes joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and chronic fatigue there s a good chance y...

A bump on the elbow can occur for numerous reasons, such as skin irritation, conditions such as arthritis, or an injury. People can treat most elbow bumps with over-the-counter (OTC) medication or rest.

Trigger finger splints are specially designed straps that keep a finger straight and stop it from moving around and causing more pain.

Wrist fusion surgery, or wrist arthrodesis, is a procedure that joins the bones in the wrist. A wrist fusion surgery might involve part of the wrist or the entire wrist. In either case, the goal is to reduce pain and increase the strength of your grip.

When you run, you know to hold your chest up and proud, keep your spine long and tall, and your shoulders pulled back. But how often do you think abou...