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Hammer Toe
Hammer Toe: Causes, Diagnosis, Common Treatments A hammer toe is a deformity that can affect one or more of a person’s four smallest toes boney sections. The joint of toes can develop a bend between segment one and two. This leaves the toe’s tips pointed downwards like a claw or a hammer. The second toe... Read More »
Hand Fractures
Fractures often take place in the hand. A fracture may cause pain, stiffness, and loss of movement. Some fractures will cause an obvious deformity, such as a crooked finger, but many fractures do not. Because of the close relationship of bones to ligaments and tendons, the hand may be stiff and weak after the fracture... Read More »
Hand Infections
Hand infections can cause severe problems that persist even after the infection has resolved Those problems can be stiffness, loss of strength, and even loss of tissues such as skin, nerve and even bone. Thus early and aggressive treatment of hand infections is essential. When seen early, some infections can be treated with antibiotics, local... Read More »
Herniated Disc
An Herniated Disc is a condition which refers to a problem with a rubbery disc between the spinal bones. Back pain affects four out of five people. Pain alone is not enough to recognize a herniated disk. Come to OrthoNOW if back pain results from a fall or a blow to your back. The most... Read More »
Hip Arthritis
Arthritis literally means “inflammation of a joint.” In some forms of arthritis, such as osteoarthritis, the inflammation arises because the smooth covering (articular cartilage) on the ends of bones wears away. In other forms of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, the joint lining becomes inflamed as part of a systemic disease. These diseases are considered... Read More »
Hip Bursitis
The main symptom of hip bursitis is pain at the point of the hip. The pain usually extends to the outside of the thigh area. In the early stages, the pain is usually described as sharp and intense. Later, it may feel more achy and spread out. Typically, the pain is worse at night, when... Read More »
Jersey Finger
A Jersey finger is an injury to an FDP tendon at its point of attachment to the distal phalanx. This injury often occurs in American football when a player grabs another player’s jersey with the tips of one or more fingers while that player is pulling or running away.[1] The force of this action hyperextends... Read More »
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis can cause severe joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. In some cases it also causes reduced function and disability; some people are no longer able to do daily tasks and, in some cases, are not able to work. Severe cases may require joint replacement surgery, particularly for knee or hip OA. For people who are... Read More »
ACL Injury
ACL injury occurs when the knee is forcefully twisted causing ACL tears. Changing direction rapidly, slowing down when running, and landing from a jump may cause tears in the ACL. ACL injury is a sports-related injury. Athletes who participate in skiing and basketball, and athletes who wear cleats, such as football players, are susceptible to... Read More »
Labral Tear of the Hip and Shoulder
The reason you have movement in your hips and shoulders is due to a type of ball and socket. A cartilage ring called your labrum makes certain your bone remains in the socket to ensure motion. A labral tear is damage to your labrum in either your hip or shoulder. You can tear the labral... Read More »