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Clavicle Fracture Treatment: When Is Surgery Necessary?
Clavicle Fracture Treatment: When Is Surgery Necessary?
Source: Verywell HealthClavicle fractures, or broken collarbones, are typically treated without surgery. There is some evidence, though, to suggest that clavicle fractures may heal faster and more predictably when surgical repair is done.
How long does it take to recover from a torn ACL?
How long does it take to recover from a torn ACL?
Source: Medical News TodayDamage to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a common yet severe knee injury. Most people who experience a torn ACL recover in 3–12 months, depending on injury severity and goals for rehabilitation.
How to treat hip bursitis
How to treat hip bursitis
Source: Medical News TodayHip bursitis is inflammation of the bursae of the hips. Treatment usually involves anti-inflammatory medication, physical therapy, and rest.
McMurray test: What a positive result means
McMurray test: What a positive result means
Source: Medical News TodayThe McMurray test is a physical examination doctors use for knee injuries. A positive McMurray test means a person likely has a meniscal tear
Knee Pain: Nerve Block Injections May Help With Osteoarthritis
Knee Pain: Nerve Block Injections May Help With Osteoarthritis
Source: HealthlineResearchers say people with knee osteoarthritis appear to get some short-term pain relief after receiving injections of genicular nerve blocks. They said people who received the injections reported significant pain relief eight weeks after the treatment. The relief appeared to wane after 12 weeks.
Side Stitch: What It Is and How To Get Rid of the Pain
Side Stitch: What It Is and How To Get Rid of the Pain
Source: healthessentialsYou know that pain. You’re working out, playing a pick-up game of basketball or taking a quick run, when you feel a sharp pain near your ribcage. Sometimes, it can be so painful that it stops you in your tracks. Known as a side stitch, this type of pain is common but usually isn’t anything to be concerned about.
Which types of arthritis can affect the arm?
Which types of arthritis can affect the arm?
Source: Medical News TodayArthritis in the arm can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness in the elbow, shoulder, or wrists. It may affect one or more joints, depending on the type of arthritis a person has.
What to know about os trigonum syndrome
What to know about os trigonum syndrome
Source: Medical News TodayThe os trigonum is an accessory, or extra bone, that sometimes develops behind the ankle. It does not always cause symptoms, but when it causes pain, due to irritation and inflammation, a doctor will refer to this discomfort as os trigonum syndrome.
What to know about shoulder arthritis
What to know about shoulder arthritis
Source: Medical News TodayShoulder arthritis refers to damage to the cartilage in the shoulder joint. It usually results from wear and tear on cartilage due to aging or injury, such as a fracture.
8 IT Band Stretches and Exercises to Help Relieve Outer Knee Pain
8 IT Band Stretches and Exercises to Help Relieve Outer Knee Pain
Source: SelfThere’s nothing fun about that stabbing pain outside your knee caused by iliotibial band syndrome. The good news though? Doing IT band stretches and strengthening exercises can provide much-needed relief.
