It does not take much to injure your wrist — a slip on the ice, a fall during sports, or an awkward twist while lifting something heavy. If that happened to you, you might be wondering if your wrist is broken or just sprained. At Bone & Joint Specialists in Merrillville, Highland, and Hobart, Indiana, our board-certified orthopedic […]
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Arthritis is a common condition that can cause joint pain and stiffness. It can make everyday activities difficult and can lead to a sedentary lifestyle. However, it is necessary to stay active and healthy despite the challenges posed by arthritis. There are many ways in which women with arthritis can stay active and healthy. Regular
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If you’ve fallen on your hand or jammed a finger, then you know the discomfort and pain associated with a hand injury. Or maybe you’ve experienced inflammation from overuse or aging and degradation of the joints. How do you know which hand injuries need medical treatment and which ones just need ice and medication? Read
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A sudden injury is often the cause of wrist pain, but sometimes it can result from other problems such as arthritis or carpal tunnel syndrome. So many factors can lead to wrist pain, which is why it’s important to get the right diagnosis and treatment plan for proper healing. Here are xxxxx things you need
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Tingling. Numbness. Pain. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that involves inflammation in the carpal tunnel, which is the small passageway of bones through which nerves pass from the arm to the hand. Symptoms start gradually, but will worsen over time. If you think you have carpal tunnel syndrome, read on to learn more about
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It’s hard to imagine life without your smartphone now, isn’t it? It’s likely your most-used and important day-to-day possession. With our society’s reliance on our handheld devices and the recent trend towards bigger screens, you may have noticed that it’s harder to hold your phone as often as you’d like. If you’ve noticed pain in
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Computers run about every part of our lives. If you spend most of your professional life at a computer typing, and you suffer from pain in your hands and fingers, then you may have a condition called carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that is caused when too much pressure is placed
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Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common hand conditions that we see patients for. As a condition of the hands that causes tingling, pain, numbness, and even some swelling, carpal tunnel syndrome can be little bit painful and irritating to deal with. When it comes to treating carpal tunnel, there are a variety
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