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  • What Is Swan Neck Deformity?

    Posted on: 02 September, 2024

    Swan neck deformity is an abnormal positioning of the joints in your fingers. It’s named because of the way an affected finger bends, giving it a curved appearance similar to the neck of a swan.The deformity can be caused by trauma or injury to the finger, as well as by diseases that attack the joints of the fingers, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

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  • Best Home Remedies for Neuropathy in Feet

    Posted on: 02 September, 2024

    If you have pain, burning, numbness, or tingling in your toes, feet, or lower legs, you may have a condition called peripheral neuropathy. This condition is usually chronic and progressive and may be caused by a variety of problems.

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  • Injuries that can keep Olympians from the gold

    Posted on: 02 September, 2024

    While Olympic athletes can make their sports look effortless, constant overuse of muscles and tendons can lead to big-time injuries that do more than cost them a medal, according to an orthopedic expert from Baylor College of Medicine. And the risks run through all sports—from gymnastics and distance running to swimming.

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  • Multimodal pain regimen improved satisfaction after outpatient hand surgery vs. opioids

    Posted on: 03 June, 2024

    Compared with a traditional postoperative opioid regimen, a multimodal pain management regimen increased satisfaction for patients who underwent outpatient orthopedic hand or wrist surgery, according to published results.

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  • Preventing wrist pain when cycling

    Posted on: 03 June, 2024

    Hand and wrist pain can be common after cycling. The median and ulnar nerves may get compressed, resulting in a lack of blood flow. These prevention tips can help.

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