Rheumatoid arthritis can be a debilitating condition, if the patient ignores the symptoms or develops complications. Appropriate and timely medical intervention is important for RA.…
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When should you see an orthopedic doctor for Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Every person affected with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) experiences slightly different symptoms. Some patients may have only a few or no symptoms for long periods while…
Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatments
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment goals include inflammation control, pain relief, and reducing the disability associated with the disorder. In general, the treatment includes drugs, physical…
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis refers to a chronic inflammatory condition that impacts the joint and may also lead to other problems. Sometimes rheumatoid arthritis may damage various…
Shoulder Surgery: Biceps Tendon Surgery
The biceps tendon attaches the biceps muscle to the bone. It involves two tendon attachments in the shoulder. Therefore, the term “biceps” pertains to “bi”-ceps…
Rotator Cuff Injury Diagnosis
Accurate diagnosis of rotator cuff injury and timely treatment is important to ensure that further damage is avoided. Advanced imaging and other diagnostic solutions are…
Rotator Cuff Injury Symptoms
Rotator cuff tendinitis, or tendonitis, impacts the muscles and tendons that enable a person to move their shoulder joint. Tendinitis refers to the irritation and…
How do I know if I damaged my rotator cuff?
A rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles that surround the shoulder joint enabling the head of the upper arm bone to remain…
Shoulder Surgery: Shoulder Replacement
Severe shoulder joint arthritis can be treated with a shoulder replacement. As the arms are not used for walking, shoulder arthritis can usually be managed…
Shoulder Surgery: Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Repairs
A separated shoulder refers to a condition that causes the clavicle (collarbone) to detach from its normal attachment on the shoulder blade. This condition is…
