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February 1, 2021
If you have an acute or overuse injury of your forearm or wrist, you’re unable to perform some of the simple daily tasks you normally take for granted, like brushing your teeth or using the computer — especially if the injury is in your dominant arm or hand. Your forearm has two bones: the radius …
January 8, 2021
From petting the dog to preparing meals, your hands are the most valuable tool you have. They’re also among the most anatomically intricate parts of your body, consisting of 27 bones, 27 joints, 34 muscles, over 100 ligaments, tendons, blood vessels, nerves, and soft tissue. Given the complexity and constant work of your hands, it’s …
January 1, 2021
Arthritis in your knees can be disabling and lessen your quality of life. When it’s painful to walk because your knees hurt and your job demands it, you might be considering workplace disability. You may have already given up activities like gardening, dancing, or playing a sport that you love. As a knee arthritis patient, …
December 1, 2020
Hip replacement surgery is considered a routine operation these days. Minimally invasive surgical techniques have hastened healing and recovery time. Rehab actually starts before the surgery. Your board-certified orthopedic surgeon at San Diego Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center may give you specific muscle-strengthening exercises to do if needed in the weeks before your operation. Strong muscles enable you to perform basic …
November 5, 2020
Are you feeling pain around your elbow, knee, or shoulder when you’re on the tennis court lately? Perhaps you’re working in a warehouse or have another job that requires constantly raising your arms over your head or bending and pivoting. You may have developed tendonitis in a shoulder, elbow, or knee. What is tendonitis? Your …
October 8, 2020
Osteoarthritis is the most common kind of arthritis, affecting over 30 million adults in the US. Your body is designed to be a smoothly functioning machine, but due to age, injuries, and other reasons, the joints that enable movement can become damaged, leading to osteoarthritis (OA). You have a soft cushion of tissue between your joints …
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