DeQuervain’s tenosynovitis Many different problems, from a simple sprain to severe arthritis, can cause pain or swelling of the wrist. One of the more common causes of wrist pain and swelling is DeQuervain’s tenosynovitis. DeQuervain’s tenosynovitis is inflammation of tissue on the thumb side of the wrist. Tendons (cord-like fibers that attach muscle to bone) and synovium (a slick membrane that covers tendons and allows them to move easily) become ...

Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) Epicondulititis is an irritation or inflammation of the tendons around the elbow joint. Lateral Epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is a painful condition on and around the bony prominence (epicondyle) on the outside (lateral side) of the elbow. Pain may radiate down your arm. Gripping or extending your wrist may intensify the pain. Medial Epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow) describes a similar condition. The pain focus is the knobby bump on ...

Stenosing Tenosynovitis (Trigger Finger) If you wake up in the morning and your thumb or finger is “locked” in a flexed position, you may have a trigger finger. Trigger finger or (Stenosing Tenosynovitis) is inflammation around the tendons to your fingers or thumb. Tendons (cordlike fibers that attach muscle to bone and allow you to bend your fingers) are held in place on the bones by a series of ligaments called pulleys. These pulleys form a series of arches through ...

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition that has become more well-known with the increase of computer usage in the workplace. CTS is a condition brought on by increased pressure or compression of the median nerve at the wrist. Symptoms may include numbness, tingling, and pain in the arm, hand, and fingers. The carpal tunnel is a space in the wrist where the median nerve and nine tendons pass from the forearm into the hand. The median nerve travels in the central portion of the wrist on ...

Running your daily race on arthritic knees? You have done your homework and targeted treatment modalities such as: • Maintaining an optimal weight • Strengthening the muscles supporting your knees Build increased muscle in your thighs Stretch your hamstrings, so you can touch your toes • Utilized oral anti-inflammatory agents such as Motrin, or Aleve • Received cortisone injections in ...

ST. PAUL, MINN. - In terms of reputation and accomplishments in gymnastics, Chris Brooks probably lags toward the latter half of the 10-man Houston contingent that will compete at the USA Gymnastics men's senior national championships this week. That's not a knock, by the way. Houston's delegation includes reigning national all-around champion Todd Thornton, former national and world champion Sean Townsend, 2006 American Cup champion Jonathan Horton and two current or former national event

Total ankle arthroplasty is the newest successful treatment for ankle arthritis. The historical standard ankle fusion has significant complications and long-term negative effects. Intermediate term results of second generation ankle replacement designs are excellent. KSF Orthopaedic Center, PA is proud to have one of the few surgeons in Houston with both the training and the experience in implantation of the Agility Total Ankle Replacement. Patients with ankle arthritis have gained a significant

Total hip and knee replacements have become the most prevalent surgical treatment for end stage arthritis of these anatomic areas. Joint replacements offer nearly complete relief of debilitating pain, improve function and in some cases improve lower extremity deformities. Replacement surgery is relatively fast, reproducible, and reliable. Many developments in surgical technique and implant technology have dramatically improved the durability and longevity of the prosthetic joint system. The desi

Total joint replacement in the hand has recently undergone several significant advancements. The concept of joint replacement in the hand was first reported in 1959 with the goals to both relieve pain and correct deformity. Since that time a variety of implants have been developed and used for joint replacements in the hand with improvements in durability and materials with each new prosthesis. The primary prostheses used are fashioned from silicone. The original Swanson implant was met with gre

The Truth About Total Knee Replacements Surgical Procedure Repairs the Knee Rather than Replaces It By Albert D. Cuellar, MD Often, when people hear of knee replacement surgery, they believe the entire knee is replaced. This is a common misconception. The surgery is actually considered a resurfacing procedure. That is, the diseased surfaces of the joint are shaved off and replaced with durable metals and plastic. Because our knees are subjected to large forces everyday, the cartilage in ...

Pinpointing the Pain Shoulder Issues Often Related to Rotator Cuff Degeneration or Injury By Michael S. George, MD Rotator cuff tears are a common cause of shoulder pain. The rotator cuff is a group of four tendons that originate on the scapula and insert on the proximal humerus that act to rotate and elevate the shoulder. When functioning normally, the rotator cuff depresses the humeral head away from the acromion. Causes and Symptoms The most common tear of the rotator cuff is an avulsion ...

Controlling System-Wide Symptoms Rheumatoid Arthritis Causes Pain, Fatigue Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) refers to a chronic disease that causes joint inflammation and deformity, as well as an array of symptoms throughout the body. In addition to joint swelling, tenderness, stiffness, and pain, patients may experience fatigue, fever, poor appetite, and general malaise. RA differs from the more common osteoarthritis in its system-wide involvement, pattern, and cause. RA often involves the wrist ...

Strong Bones for Life Preventing, Treating Osteoporosis Improves Life After 50 By Raul Sepulveda, MD, and Samuel Alianell, MD It’s called a silent disease because those who have it often don’t know — until it is too late. Osteoporosis, or “porous bone,” causes an estimated 1.5 million fractures among Americans every year. According to Raul Sepulveda, MD, at KSF Orthopaedic Center, osteoporosis becomes evident only when a small impact (or even no impact) causes a ...

Straightening the Curve Kyphoplasty Restores Spine Height, Shape By Raul Sepulveda, MD, and Samuel Alianell, MD Vertebral compression fractures in patients with osteoporosis usually produce severe pain. Because of the loss of height of the vertebra, these fractures may produce changes in the curvature of the spine called kyphosis, or “dowager’s hump.” The patient usually becomes shorter in stature. The spinal deformity, pain, impaired function, and decreased mobility can ...

You’re up to bat in your weekly Wednesday night softball league. You hit a line drive to left field. As the leftfielder charges to scoop up the ball, you decide to round first and try for a double. The throw comes into second base. With thoughts of glory you slide headfirst into second and ….crack! Your shoulder starts throbbing and you hope that your season is not over. How are you going make sure you can get back on the field? Recreational athletes frequently ...

Dr. Alan Rosen is “TOPS” in the Advancement of Elbow Surgery TOPS Surgical Specialty Hospital of Houston, Texas is proud to recognize one of our outstanding surgeons, Dr. Alan Rosen, for his role in the advancement of elbow surgery. Dr. Rosen recently performed a distal humeral replacement using a new, advanced hemi-arthroplasty implant, known as the “Latitude Total Elbow Replacement System”. This modular system enables replacement of different parts of the ...

Calcium and Vitamin D are essential for bone growth, fracture healing, and bone health. Adequate amounts of calcium can come from your diet or from calcium supplements. Foods high in calcium include low-fat milk, cheese, broccoli, as well as many others. Orange juice, cereals, and breakfast bars often have calcium added to them. Many of these foods also add Vitamin D. If you add powdered dry milk to foods such as gravy, casseroles, cookies, breads, soups or others, you can increase the amount ...

The elbow is the most frequent location for overuse injuries in children who play baseball. Even though girls who play high school softball have a higher injury rate than boys who play high school baseball, little league elbows associated with repetitive pitching and improper technique is highest in boys. Side arm pitching by little leaguers is three times more likely to cause elbow symptoms than overhead pitching. Curve balls produce more forces on the inside of the elbow than ...