The basal joint of the thumb, also called the carpometacarpal joint, is technically a saddle joint even though it exhibits the multidirectional movement of a ball-and-socket joint. Situated at the base of the thumb, close to the wrist, this joint...
Knee joint replacement surgery involves inserting a strong, durable implant to replace a diseased or injured knee joint. While a knee replacement procedure can relieve pain, past knee replacement implants did not allow for the same range of motion...
According to brighthub.com, for partial hip replacement, or hemiarthroplasty, the healthy part of the joint remains intact. A metal prosthesis replaces the diseased, or broken part. Usually, for partial hip replacements, a stainless steel or...
Rehabilitation after hip replacement surgery is a gradual process. You'll begin some strengthening exercises as soon as the day after your replacement to prevent muscle atrophy and promote circulation, but will tackle more strenuous exercises as...
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons notes that ankle replacement surgery, known as ankle arthroplasty, is not as common as hip or knee replacement. It is nevertheless needed in conditions where there is severe ankle arthritis or...
Trigger thumb is a condition in which the thumb joint locks and does not straighten out when trying to flex the thumb. The medical term for trigger thumb and trigger finger is stenosing tenosynovitis. Stenosing refers to the fact that the sheath...
As a result of degenerative disc disease, medical conditions or spinal injury, many individuals each year are pursuing disc replacement surgery, according to the "Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery." Most view surgery as a permanent solution to...
Arthroplasty refers to surgery to replace a joint in the body. Joint replacement may become necessary when painful surfaces develop in a moving joint. Surgeons remove these joint parts and replace them with metal, polyethylene or other...
Once a bone has been broken the body's first response is called induction. When a bone breaks, the blood vessels inside of it also get severed. The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery notes that this causes blood to quickly seep into the nearby...
Hip replacement surgery replaces damaged hip joints with man-made parts to relieve pain and increase mobility. Your doctor will typically prescribe exercise to help reduce joint pain and stiffness. A study published in April 2010 in the "Journal...
An ulnar fracture is a break in the bones of the forearm. There are a variety of ways to treat this kind of break; functional bracing, casting or surgery may be needed to treat the fracture depending on the location and severity of the break.
Compartment syndrome is a condition that occurs when the pressure within the muscles builds up to dangerous levels leading to decreased blood flow. This stops the nutrition and oxygen from reaching the nerve and muscle cells of the body. The...
The sacroiliac, or SI, joint is located where the bones at base of the spine join the bones of the pelvis. It is formed by the sacrum, which is located right above the tail bone and the ilium or the top portion of the girdle shaped pelvis. The SI...
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, with 2 million patients treated every year in the United States alone. The condition can be difficult to resolve, and it can take...
A hip subluxation is a condition in which the hip joint is partially, but not fully, dislocated. The causes of hip subluxation can vary and include athletic trauma or overuse, postural strain, and congenital conditions that lead to improper...
Most people's feet have a naturally occurring arch in the middle, but flatfoot, or pes planus, is a condition in which the arch flattens out. It can be a genetic condition, or the result of certain types of disease and injury. Some flatfoot may...
Adhesive capsulitis is characterized as significant decrease range of motion, stiffness, and pain with movement of the shoulder joint. According to the Amercian Association of Orthopedic Surgeons, adhesive capsulitis affects individuals ages 40...
Ankle fractures and dislocations are a common injury that are treated by orthopaedic surgeons, emergency room physicians, and family physicians. The three bones that make up the ankle joint include the fibula, tibia and talus. These bones can be...
According to the "Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery," hip replacement procedures will have grown to 572,100 from 208,600 by 2030, However, with a mortality rate of only 0.34 percent, hip replacement surgery is considered to be one of the safest...
Broken bones occur in many degrees of severity. Bone fractures are broken bones classified in adults according to direction of the break and the alignment of the bone. Bone fractures are either open or closed. An open bone fracture or break means...
More than 76 million people living in the United States suffer from chronic pain, the American Academy of Pain Medicine says. Chronic pain is a significant source of depression, disability and reduced quality of life. If you have chronic pain,...
De Quervain's tenosynovitis occurs when the two tendons responsible for thumb extension become inflamed and irritated within the tendon sheath. The swelling causes pain over the thumb side of the wrist and the base of the thumb, especially during...
Your tendons are flexible yet strong fibrous cords that connect your muscles to your bones. Tendon injuries, also known as tendinopathies, are common musculoskeletal injuries. Tendinopathies can involve either tendinitis, which is tendon...
An article in the August 2009 issue of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery states that you are likely to notice a significant improvement in your cervical neck symptoms after surgery. Therefore, your decision to choose surgery as a treatment...
In hip replacement surgery, a hip joint diseased by arthritis or an injury is removed and replaced with an artificial hip called a prosthesis. The prostheses are made from materials that can resist corrosion, degradation and wear. After...
The hip flexors are a group of muscles that are located in the front top of the thigh and extend into the hip. They are responsible for bringing the thigh towards the chest and moving the hip forward. These muscles can become pulled, strained or...
Avascular necrosis, or osteonecrosis, is a condition in which your bone tissue dies due to a lack of sufficient blood supply. This can happen for several reasons including use of high-dose corticosteroids, injury, excessive consumption of alcohol,...
The human elbow, a hinged joint, connects the forearm and upper arm bones. The radius and ulna in the forearm and the humerus of the upper arm function by way of ligaments, which hold the joint together, and muscles responsible for movement....
Pain is a feeling triggered by the nervous system, usually in response to an underlying condition. Pain can be short term or chronic and sharp or dull. It can affect some parts of the body or may be felt all over the body. Treatment of pain...
Turf toe is very common among athletes that run a lot on fields. This video clip will address the remedies of turf toe so that you can keep on running.
Plantar fasciitis is a painful irritation on the underside of the heel. Learn how to diagnose and treat plantar fasciitis in this medical video.
Rehabbing a torn meniscus must be done with care and proper direction. Receive tips for treatment of a torn meniscus in this video on health and rehab.
Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is a condition wherein joints become inflamed and painful as cartilage wears away and stiffens. Learn more about osteoarthritis including treatments and symptoms in this medical video.
Bunions are painful structural deformities of the large joints in the foot, get expert tips and advice on treatments and surgeries in this medical video.
