Trigger finger is a condition that causes pain, stiffness, and a sensation of locking when you move your finger (bend and straighten). This is also known as “stenosing tenosynovitis.” The ring finger and thumb are most commonly affected by trigger finger, however, it can occur in the other fingers as well.  When the thumb gets …

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Since the pandemic hit, millions of us are now working from home, transforming kitchen tables and bedrooms into temporary home offices. Many people are working under less-than-ideal ergonomic conditions—it may be a kitchen chair that’s too low or a table that’s too high, You get the idea. Nonetheless, poor ergonomics can make or break your …

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Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition affecting the hand and arm and causes pain, numbness, and tingling. It occurs when one of the major nerves supplying to the hand — the median nerve — is squeezed or compressed.  In most patients, carpal tunnel syndrome worsens over time, and thus, early diagnosis and treatment are …

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The hand and the wrist have multiple small joints working together to produce various motions, such as those needed to thread a needle or tie a shoelace. When a joint gets affected by arthritis, basic activities of daily living can be difficult. Arthritis can affect many areas of the hand and wrist and can have …

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What Is Runner’s Knee? Runner’s knee is the term doctors use for a number of specific conditions affecting the knee, such as patellofemoral pain syndrome and chondromalacia of the patella, to name just two. It’s the most common overuse injury among runners, but it can also strike other athletes who do activities that require a …

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 A study of two large populations of Swedish men and women suggests that a sizable intake of milk was associated with higher risk of death and with a higher risk of fractures in women (but not in men). The associations appeared to be stronger in women than men. The study, published in the British Medical …

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What Is a Broken Bone?A broken bone, also called a fracture (say: FRAK-shur), is when a break goes through part or all of a bone. How Do Broken Bones Happen?Most broken bones in kids happen from a fall. Kids also can break a bone in an accident or while playing sports. What Are the Kinds …

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The body maintains very tight control over the calcium circulating in the blood at any given time. The equilibrium is maintained by an elegant interplay of calcium absorbed from the intestines, movement of calcium into and out of the bones, and the kidney’s reclamation and excretion of calcium into the urine.         …

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What Is a Greenstick Fracture?A greenstick fracture is a type of broken bone. A bone cracks on one side only, not all the way through the bone. It is called a “greenstick” fracture because it can look like a branch that has broken and splintered on one side. Who Gets Greenstick Fractures?Most greenstick fractures happen …

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206 The number of bones in your body (We’re born with more than 300 bones but as we grow some of the bones grow together leaving us with 206.) The ear The location of the smallest bone in your body (Called the stirrup bone, it’s the size of half a grain of rice.) 12 weeks …

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Prevention First The best way to deal with sports injuries is to keep them from happening in the first place. Think of avoiding injury as just another part of playing by the rulebook. Knowing the rules of the game you’re playing and using the right equipment can go a long way toward preventing injuries. Types …

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What Is a Stress Fracture? A stress fracture is a tiny crack in a bone. What Causes Stress Fractures? Stress fractures usually happen from repeating the same movement over and over (such as when someone trains for a sport). They also can happen from everyday activities in people whose bones are weak due to poor …

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What Is Athlete’s Foot? Athlete’s foot is a type of fungal skin infection. Fungi (the plural of fungus) are microscopic plant-like organisms that thrive in damp, warm environments. They’re usually not dangerous, but sometimes can cause disease. When they infect the skin, they cause mild but annoying rashes. Fungal skin infections are also known as …

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We all know that regular physical exercise is good for a girl’s body, mind, and spirit. But you can get your daily dose of endorphins from a jog around the block. So why play sports? The Women’s Sports Foundation has discovered that sports offer some extra benefits for girls in addition to having fun and …

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