Some 1.5 million Americans have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic and more serious form of osteoarthritis. While RA is not curable, there have been many advances in the treatment of it in recent years.
The term “arthritis” gets used a lot, oftentimes by people with undiagnosed joint pain. It’s no wonder; the Center for Disease Control estimates that or 58.5 million people in the U.S. – nearly a quarter of the population! – have some form of this condition.
The wrist and elbow are highly intricate joints that connect with bones, tendons and cartilage – all of which are susceptible to injury in children and adults alike. Fortunately, advances in medicine and diagnostic technology make many of these conditions highly treatable, with less time needed for healing than in the past. Take a look at some of the most common wrist and elbow injuries.
Most people would have a hard time getting through the day without extensive use of their shoulders. And anyone who has experienced chronic shoulder pain knows that the slightest discomfort can derail their daily activities. But getting to the root of your shoulder problem can be challenging. Take a look at some of the most common shoulder conditions today, and the various ways they are treated.
The use of our hands is crucial to just about everything we do in life. If you find yourself struggling with ongoing, unexplainable pain, you might be dealing with something a little more troublesome than just a mild strain. Even a slight, ongoing discomfort in the thumb or wrist can severely limit activities as basic as cooking, typing or caring for a child.
Arthroscopic surgery – a minimally invasive procedure that allows physicians to examine injuries from within the body – is most often associated with meniscus tears and other knee injuries. But why should the knee get all the attention?
Read more: Orthopaedic Conditions Treated with Arthroscopic Surgery
If you’re experiencing ongoing knee problems, you may be wondering if surgery is necessary for you to return to your usual activities. And if that is the case, you are far from alone. Knee injuries are among the most common reasons patients undergo arthroscopic surgery each year.
Read more: When to Get Arthroscopic Surgery for Your Knee Problems
If you have ever repaired an injury to one of your joints, you may be acquainted with arthroscopic surgery. Because a large incision isn’t necessary, the procedure is not nearly as scary as it sounds. It is a very common, minimally invasive procedure typically done on an outpatient basis that is performed on various parts of the body:
