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Finger pain can be caused by many things, from arthritis and injuries to infections and autoimmune diseases. Sometimes it can be difficult to diagnose the cause without extensive testing, including blood tests, imaging studies, nerve conduction studies, and the extraction of fluid from a joint space...

A pseudo-Jones fracture, also known as the avulsion fracture of the fifth metatarsal, is the most common type of fifth metatarsal fracture. The fifth metatarsal is the bone that runs from the midfoot to the base of the small toe on the outside of the foot.

Elbow pain from lifting is a common symptom among people who lift weights, but it can also occur with other kinds of lifting whether they're picki...

Radial head arthroplasty with loose-fit vs. press-fit stems may yield similar revision and reoperation rates.

Currently, there is no evidence to link menopause and frozen shoulder. However, hormone changes during menopause can contribute to shoulder pain.

Presented results showed the Latarjet procedure yielded positive short-term and long-term outcomes for North American patients with anterior glenohumeral instability.

Presented results showed open fresh vs. arthroscopic frozen distal tibia allografts yielded comparable outcomes and high rates of healing among patients who underwent anatomic glenoid reconstruction.

Catalyst OrthoScience announced FDA 510(k) clearance of the Catalyst shoulder fracture system for patients with proximal humerus fractures, according to a company press release.

Shoulder sprains and strains are both injuries that can happen due to overuse of or trauma to the shoulder. While the symptoms of the two are similar, they involve different types of tissue within your body. Damage to these tissues can make it hard to move and use your shoulder.

Rotator cuff tears may require surgery to repair, but they can often heal with rest, physical therapy, and medication when needed. Discuss with your orthopedist when to have or not have rotator cuff surgery.