An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is a knee injury that can occur from playing sports or from leading an active lifestyle. In fact, it is one of the most common types of knee injuries, with more than 200,000 cases diagnosed in the U.S. each year. If the ligament is only partially torn, then it can usually heal on its own; but if the ACL tear is fully torn through, surgical repair is usually necessary. An orthopedist will determine the best type of treatment after evaluating your ... [Read More]
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All About Radial Tunnel Syndrome
The radial nerve is one of the three nerves in the arm responsible for providing motor and sensory functions. The radial arm is long – extending from the top of the arm down through the wrist and hand. When the radial nerve becomes compressed, you can develop radial tunnel syndrome, which impacts the extension of the wrist and fingers, as well as outward rotation of the forearm. You have certainly heard about carpal tunnel syndrome, now learn about the lesser-known but still inconvenient and ... [Read More]
