Healthcare News
Arthritic Hands: What Works (and Doesn't) to Ease the Pain?
Source: HealthDay
Millions of people who live with the pain and stiffness of arthritis in their hands get steroid or hyaluronic acid injections directly into their finger joints in the hopes of feeling better. Now, a new review shows that even though these injections are widely recommended in treatment guidelines, they don't really work.
Shoulder pain affects 1 in 4 adults
Source: The Daily Item
There are a number of issues that can cause shoulder pain, including osteoarthritis, rotator cuff injuries, fractures, rheumatoid arthritis or other inflammatory disorders, or osteonecrosis which impacts blood flow to the humerus.
What your hands say about your health
Source: Medical Xpress
Your hands reveal a lot about the state of your health. This is something that has been recognized since at least the time of Hippocrates—the father of modern medicine.
Kaley Cuoco reveals she has 'mommy wrist': What it is and how it's treated
Source: GMA
"Mommy wrist," a nickname for De Quervain's tenosynovitis, can occur in anyone, but women are at higher risk of developing the painful condition according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Mothers of young children are also at a higher risk of developing the painful condition, according to the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
Treatment to Heal From Golfer’s Elbow
Source: Verywell health
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. While this issue may occur in golfers, it can happen to anyone and cause pain that spans from the wrist to the elbow on the inside of your arm.
