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Definition Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in your shoulder joint. Signs and symptoms typically begin gradually, worsen over time and […]

An ingrown toenail is a common condition often seen in the big toenail. Athletes commonly suffer from ingrown toenails. Improper shoe gear and toe injuries are commonly associated with ingrown […]

What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the palm of the hand, becomes pressed or squeezed at the […]

Trigger finger is a painful condition that causes the fingers or thumb to catch or lock when bent. In the thumb its called trigger thumb. Trigger finger happens when tendons […]

The elbow joint is a type of hinge joint. It bends (flexion) and straightens (extension), as well as rotating to position your palm up or down. The normal range of […]

A distal radius fracture almost always occurs about 1 inch from the end of the bone. The break can occur in many different ways, however. One of the most common […]

A bursa is a closed, fluid-filled sac that functions as a cushion and gilding surface to reduce friction between tissues. The major bursae are located adjacent to the tendons near […]

Cubital tunnel syndrome occurs when the ulnar nerve, which passes through the cubital tunnel( a tunnel of muscle,ligament and bone)on the inside of the elbow,becomes compressed due to chronic irritation,injury […]

What is kyphosis? A normal spine, when viewed from behind appears staright, However, a spine Affected by kyphosis shows evidence of a forward curvature of the back bones (vertebrae) in […]

What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia, also called fibrositis,is a chronic,widespread pain in muscles and soft tissues surrounding the joins through out the body,accompained by fatigue. The disease is fairly common,affecting mostly […]