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Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common nerve complaint in the United States.It's often associated with overuse and repetitive work-related injuries (people miss an average of 25 work days from first symptoms to treatment).Health conditions including diabetes, obesity, and thyroid disease ca...

Raynaud's disease, sometimes called Raynaud's syndrome or Raynaud's phenomenon, causes your hands and feet to turn numb and white in cold weather. Avoiding cold and stress may prevent attacks.

The biceps brachii, commonly known as the bicep, is a muscle located in the ventral (front) part of the upper arm. It's primarily responsible for elbow flexion (bending) and forearm rotation

A purple finger typically indicates a lack of oxygenated blood reaching the area due to conditions such as Raynaud's syndrome or vasospasm. Recognizing the signs can help you take proactive steps.

Signs of a broken finger may include pain, bruising, swelling, and/or the inability to move the finger. If you think you have a broken finger, it's important to get it checked out. While most finger fractures have simple treatments, others may require surgical intervention.

Finger sprains and dislocations are common hand injuries. A sprain happens when the tough tissue that supports a joint is stretched too far. This tissue, called a ligament, can be partially or completely torn. The joint may also be dislocated.

NEW ORLEANS - Patients who underwent primary reverse shoulder arthroplasty had more difficulty with certain activities of daily living vs. those who underwent primary anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty, according to results.

Shoulder pain is the third most common musculoskeletal complaint seen by doctors, affecting approximately 18-31% of the global population each month. Up to 85% of these cases are due to problems with the rotator cuff (RC)-the shoulder's built-in support system. Made up of four muscles and their tend...

Shoulder replacement is the third most common joint-replacement surgery in the U.S. and is likely to become more common as the population ages, according to Penn State researchers. Though most patients go home on the same day as their surgery, those with greater health risks or serious injuries are ...

The four stages of frozen shoulder include pre-freezing, freezing, frozen, and thawing. These terms describe the typical progression of the condition from early symptoms to recovery.