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What Is Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylosis, is an injury of your tendons where the forearm muscles join the outer part of your elbow. Long-term injury to your tendons, or chronic tendinopathy, is a condition of a tendon injury at a…

Robotic-assisted joint replacement is suitable for patients with conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or joint injuries requiring replacement of the hip, knee, or other joints. Choosing robotic-assisted joint replacement means…

Thigh muscle injuries occur when one or more of the strong thigh muscles are forcibly overstretched, resulting in muscle fiber damage (muscle pull or tear) or a complete rupture of the tendon from the bone (avulsion). The large thigh muscles (…

What Is Thumb CMC Arthritis? Thumb CMC arthritis can occur from wear and tear or may follow an injury of the joint. Arthritis is the loss of cartilage (cushioning material) between the bones, resulting in bone-on-bone contact. Loss of this cartilage…

Hip arthritis can occur from wear and tear or may follow an injury of the joint. Arthritis is the loss of cartilage (cushioning material) between the bones, resulting in bone-on-bone contact. Loss of this cartilage results in pain, and the range of…

What Is Trigger Finger? Trigger finger results from a tight pulley (ligament) that causes pain. Your finger will likely lock down when you make a fist, and you may be unable to extend the finger when you open your hand. Symptoms: Clicking, snapping…

Overuse injuries occur when repetitive stress is placed on a muscle, joint, or tendon without adequate recovery time. These injuries are common among youth and adult athletes who train frequently or specialize in a single sport. While overuse…