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Acromioclavicular osteoarthritis: What to know
Source: Medical News Today
Acromioclavicular osteoarthritis (AO) is a common type of arthritis that affects the shoulder. Although AO is not as common as osteoarthritis of the knee or hip, it does affect a significant number of older adults.
Advice From A Certified Hand Therapist: Why Bite Injuries To The Hand And Arm Are Serious
Source: ASSH
According to Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity, dog bites are known as the most common type of animal bite in the United States, accounting for 60-90% of all bite wounds. Cat bites only make up 10-15% of animal bites, but they account for a higher number of infections overall. The difference in infection rate occurs because of the difference in mechanism of bites between cats and dogs.
Ulnar Neuropathy of the Wrist and Elbow
Source: Verywell Health
Impingement of the ulnar nerve causes a radiating pain or numbness in the pinky finger, ring finger, and edge of the hand.
Risk of rotator cuff injuries increases among people with sex-hormone deficiencies
Source: Philly Voice
Lower-than-normal levels of sex hormones can increase the risk of shoulder injuries in men and women, according to a new study.
Broken Forearm: Radius, Ulna, and Both Bone Fractures
Source: Verywell Health
A forearm fracture occurs when there is a fracture of one or both of the bones of the forearm. The two bones of the forearm are the radius and the ulna. Both bones are important for proper motion of the elbow and wrist joints, and both bones serve as important attachments to muscles of the upper extremity.
