You are an active tennis player but cannot return to the court since you sprained your ankle. Or perhaps you have battled osteoarthritis in your knees for the past few decades. Maybe rheumatoid arthritis causes crippling joint pain in your mother’s hands. What can you do about the pain? Only 5 years ago doctors, patients,
Read MoreMobilization Appears Beneficial Following Ankle Fracture Surgery
Ankle fractures are one of the most common orthopedic injuries, especially among young males and older females. About 50% of ankle fractures require surgery to reposition the bones for healing. Traditionally, casts are used to prevent the ankle from moving and protect it while it heals. The lack of movement can lead to ankle pain,
Read MoreCarpal Tunnel Surgery Appears More Effective Than Splinting
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes pain, tingling, weakness, and numbness in the hand. It results when the median nerve in the wrist is compressed. Carpal tunnel syndrome is treated with non-surgical treatments, such as splinting or corticosteroid injections, or surgery, to release the pressure from the nerve. In a recent review,
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