Arm and Hand, Orthopedics

Kentucky artist picks up the brush again after thumb surgery

Art is Max Hassan’s passion. Ever since he was a child, he’s loved to draw. The pencil — to him — fit like a glove in his hand, as he…

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Wrist surgery helps record-holding weightlifter regain her grip and her strength

For Amber Englebright, the barbell is therapy. Grabbing onto the cold steel can bring a rush of adrenaline, the secret stuff she needs to get over the edge during a…

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Arm and Hand, Orthopedics

New thumb joint replacement procedure offers faster recovery

A new procedure for replacing an arthritic joint at the base of your thumb — where it meets your wrist — can provide faster recovery and relief when holding a…

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Arm and Hand, Elbow, Hand and Wrist, Orthopedics, Sports Health

How to prevent golfer’s elbow

Golfer’s elbow is caused by repetitive motion that wears on the soft tissue near the elbow. Known clinically as medial epicondylitis, golfer’s elbow can happen to anyone. Golfer’s elbow is…

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Arm and Hand, Orthopedics

High school wrestler back on the mat after successful Tommy John surgery

On the back side of Scottsburg High School’s campus in Southern Indiana, behind the football field, sits a small, purple brick building. There’s no air conditioning, and the sound system…

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Arm and Hand, Orthopedics

Can carpal tunnel syndrome go away without surgery?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful, sometimes debilitating condition that can make everyday activities unbearable. The good news is that carpal tunnel pain can be treated without surgery, as long…

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Arm and Hand, Spine

If you have numbness, tingling or weakness in your arms or legs, the issue may be in your neck

If you commonly experience a sensation of numbness, tingling or weakness in your arms or legs, there is a chance that issue may trace back to your neck. Spinal cord…

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Arm and Hand, Orthopedics

Trigger finger treatment without surgery

A temporary sticking or popping in any finger or thumb when you bend the finger — trigger finger — can be treated without surgery, but in some cases an outpatient…

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