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Orthopedic Treatment For Claw Toe
The claw toe is a common deformity of the toes where the middle region of one or more toes gets an excessive upward protrusion. The claw toe may be genetic, a result of a disease, surgery, or due to something as simple as wearing tight shoes. Understanding the causes, symptoms and treatment for this condition can help you identify it and work towards finding a solution for this unsightly condition that causes discomfort too. Causes: Inherited predisposition to acquiring the condition Diseases such as arthritis Constant inflammation of the toes An ankle injury A foot or an...
Orthopedic Treatment For Trigger Finger
A Trigger Finger or Stenosing Tenosynovitis, is a common problem that affects the fingers of the hand and restricts their movement. The patient experiences snapping or locking of the finger and the affected finger does not even straighten or move on its own. The other hand might be needed to straighten the finger and you may even hear a clicking sound while trying to make the movement. A Trigger Finger is often accompanied by swelling at the base of the finger and is more prone to occurring to diabetic patients and women in their 50s. Causes: Though the exact cause of a...
Shoulder Impingement: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
One of the most common causes of shoulder pain is Shoulder Impingement, which is caused by repeated overhead motion. Athletes or sportspersons who are involved in swimming, tennis, overhead smashes, basketball, etc., often complain of shoulder pain. People, who do repeated activities such as construction work, painting a wall, etc., are also vulnerable to shoulder pain. Causes The shoulder is a complex structure that is made of three bones Clavicle, Humerus, and Scapula. The Rotator Cuff holds the arm in the shoulder socket and facilitates the motion. The muscles and tendons...
Wrist Pain and Treatment
Wrist pain is a common problem that occurs due to a number of reasons. In most of the cases, either the wrist is sprained, or fractured and the patient experiences inflammation and pain. They are unable to use their wrist properly. It is crucial to determine the exact cause of pain for proper treatment. Causes - An array of causes lead to hand and wrist pain such as: Sudden injuries to bones, ligaments, or tissues in the wrist Repetitive use Fracture Overstretched hand Sprain Arthritis Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Tendonitis Ganglion cysts or tumor Symptoms Depending upon the...
Orthopedic Treatment For Shin Splints
Shin Splint is a painful condition that is often faced by athletes while jumping or running. In this condition, the inside or the front of the shin bone (tibia) starts paining due to a quick or sudden motion. The shin splint that involves the front muscles, tissues of shin is called anterolateral shin splint, while, the pain in the back and inner part of the muscles of shin is called a posteromedial shin splint. Causes Shin Splints occur due to vigorous exercise, repetitive activities such as dance, running, or sports, etc. Other caused include: Overuse or stretching of...
