A Patient's Guide to Swan Neck Deformity of the Finger Introduction Normal finger position and movement occur from the balanced…
A Patient's Guide to Postsurgical Infection One of the greatest advances in surgery during the twentieth century has been in…
A Patient's Guide to Cumulative Trauma Disorder Introduction Cumulative trauma disorder (CTD) is a broad category that includes many common…
Taking Care of Your New Cast Cast Care Instructions Unless you have a waterproof cast, you should keep your cast…
A Patient's Guide to Arthroscopy Introduction Until recently, surgery on the inside of any joint meant making a large incision…
A Patient's Guide to Osteoporosis Introduction Osteoporosis is a very common disorder affecting the skeleton. In a patient with osteoporosis,…
A Patient's Guide to Viral Arthritis Introduction We know that some viruses cause joint pain and inflammation (swelling, redness, and…
A Patient's Guide to Tendonitis Introduction Chronic, or long-term, tendon problems are common. Tendon problems are especially common in people…
A Patient's Guide to Septic Arthritis Introduction Septic arthritis is an infection inside a joint that is caused by bacteria.…
A Patient's Guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis Introduction Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, or long-term, inflammatory form of arthritis. RA…