How Elbow Bursitis Is Treated
Elbow bursitis, also called olecranon bursitis, is a common condition that causes pain and swelling in the back of the elbow. It typically responds to simple treatment steps, although infected bursae (singular is bursa) or chronic bursitis may require more invasive treatments
What Is Swan Neck Deformity?
Swan neck deformity is an abnormal positioning of the joints in your fingers. It’s named because of the way an affected finger bends, giving it a curved appearance similar to the neck of a swan.The deformity can be caused by trauma or injury to the finger, as well as by diseases that attack the joints of the fingers, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome May Triple Your Risk of Developing Stiff Heart Syndrome
A recent study found people with carpal tunnel syndrome tend to develop cardiac amyloidosis, also known as “stiff heart syndrome,” about 10 to 15 years later.Experts say the presence of carpal tunnel syndrome may be an early warning sign for cardiac amyloidosis, as amyloid deposits can affect both the wrist’s connective tissue and the heart.
What You Should Know About Smith’s Fractures
The Smith’s fracture is a specific type of injury to the forearm bone (the radius) near the wrist joint. In this injury, there is displacement of the bone such that the wrist joint rests in front of its normal anatomic position.
What Is Tenosynovitis?
If you develop pain in your body that limits normal motion, you may have tenosynovitis, a condition in which a tendon and its covering (the synovial sheath) become inflamed and irritated. Tendons are your body's structures that connect muscles to bones. The inflammation of the tendon and sheath in tenosynovitis may cause pain, swelling, and limited use of the body part affected.
