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Have you been diagnosed with CRPS, or Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and do you have questions about it? This article reviews this "little understood" syndrome, and some of the myths that have been a ...more
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) (also known as blood injection therapy) is a medical treatment being used for a wide range of musculoskeletal problems. Platelet-rich plasma refers to a sample of serum (blo ...more
Orthobiologics -- what in the world is that? Orthobiologics refers to growth factors and proteins used to help bone and soft tissues heal. It's a fairly new area of study and development. These biolog ...more
Patients with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) are faced with some very unpleasant symptoms. The first is unrelenting burning or aching pain followed by skin sensitivity, swelling, discoloration, ...more
It's pretty hard to run, twist, jump, and compete as an athlete when you have chronic lower leg (below the knee) pain. And that condition accounts for more leg problems than anything else (other than ...more
Hand Surgeon Presents the Case for Early Tendon or Nerve Transfers in Elbow Injuries
In this article, nerve injuries around the elbow affecting hand function are the focus. The authors walk us throug ...more
Any time a new treatment technique is tried approval depends on how well it works, long the effects last, and the balance between risks and benefits. Risks usually include problems during the procedur ...more
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) (also known as blood injection therapy) is a medical treatment being used for a wide range of musculoskeletal problems. Platelet-rich plasma refers to a sample of serum (blo ...more
Trauma to the neck and/or arm can be severe enough to pull the brachial plexus right off. This injury is called a brachial plexus avulsion. In this article, a hand surgeon reports the results of 101 p ...more
Nerve injuries around the elbow are the focus of this review article. There are three main nerves that can be affected: the median nerve, the ulnar nerve, and the radial nerve. Whether it's a sharp, h ...more
Magnetic resonance imaging so well-known simply as MRI has been around now for 35 years. We have a better sense of when to use them to diagnose and measure results of treatment. In this article, a gro ...more
he term pilon fracture (also known as a hammer) fracture occurs when one bone is driven into another bone with force. The bone may be broken into more than one piece. This is a comminuted pilon fractu ...more
After going through all the fuss to replace a joint, you want the best results, right? Well, here are a few tips to help you along the way. The focus is on physical activity (how much is too much?) an ...more
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) (also known as blood injection therapy) is a medical treatment being used for a wide range of musculoskeletal problems. Platelet-rich plasma refers to a sample of serum (blo ...more
Three-hundred and twenty seven (327) adults with a severe leg injury were studied to see the effects of pain, anxiety, and depression on physical function at home, at work, and at play. Measures for e ...more
If you haven't heard of platelet-rich plasma as a treatment for various musculoskeletal problems, let us fill you in! Platelet-rich plasma or PRP is the clear portion of blood (plasma) with the blood ...more
A group of orthopedic and hand surgeons from the University of Louisville in Kentucky took the time to do a systematic review of the literature on the topic of compartment syndrome. They specifically ...more
Compartment syndrome is a challenging problem to work with. Early diagnosis and proper treatment are required to save the affected limb. Without appropriate care, the patient with compartment syndrome ...more
Stress fractures were once most common among military personnel who marched and ran day after day. But today, stress fractures are on the rise in athletes, from distance runners and sprinters to skate ...more
If you ever watched the Three Stooges on television, at least once per episode, Moe would take Curly and Larry and smack their heads together. It's a wonder they didn't suffer from a concussion. That ...more
Scientists in The Netherlands have added a new piece to the mystery of treating complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). CRPS is a very painful disorder that affects people after a seemingly minor injur ...more
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