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Comment on Rotator Cuff Tear by Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Houston Pearland Katy Clear Lake TX Orthopedic Shoulder Surgeon | Re-Arm Yourself Texas

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:58:57 +0000

[...] Rotator cuff tears are a common source of shoulder pain, weakness and dysfunction. However, not all rotator cuff tears need to be fixed surgically. Many rotator cuff tears are a natural part of the aging process. Over time, many of us lose our hair, many lose their bone density, and many of us lose part of our rotator cuff from normal degeneration. These rotator cuff tears are usually painless. In fact, 27% (over 1 in 4) of people 60 years or older with no shoulder pain at all have a full-thickness rotator cuff tear. And it doesn’t bother them. [...]

Comment on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome by How do I tell if I have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Diagnosis & Treatment Houston Pearland Katy Clear Lake TX | Re-Arm Yourself Texas

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:54:20 +0000

[...] Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common nerve compression in the arm. It causes the fingers of the hand to fall asleep, become numb, burn or tingle. But that doesn’t mean that everything that causes numbness about the hand is carpal tunnel syndrome. [...]

Comment on Elbow Arthritis by Elbow Arthritis Total Elbow Replacement Surgery Houston Pearland Katy Clear Lake Orthopedic Surgeon | Re-Arm Yourself Texas

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:49:46 +0000

[...] Elbow arthritis can limit function, cause pain, and lead to serious impairment of the arm. Initial treatment includes a steroid injection and decreasing any painful activities. Sometimes a rubber-like sleeve worn over the elbow can help decrease pain by providing some stability, warmth and compression. You can try some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, like Ibuprofen or Naprosyn. If those don’t work, then surgery can be very effective. There are different surgical options, depending on how advanced the arthritis is and where it is. [...]

Comment on Triangular Fibrocartilage Tear by Triangular Fibrocartilage Tears Houston Pearland Katy Clear Lake TFC Injury Repair Wrist Surgery | Re-Arm Yourself Texas

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:44:44 +0000

[...] TFC may become injured by a fall, sports injury, car crash, or other trauma. TFC tears are especially common with wrist fractures, and are often the main cause of wrist pain after the [...]

Comment on Elbow Fractures by Radial Head Fractures Treatment Surgery Houston Pearland Katy Clear Lake Experienced Elbow Specialist | Re-Arm Yourself Texas

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:39:13 +0000

[...] Radial head fractures are the most common fracture of the elbow. Most commonly, they are minimally displaced (ie. not moved very much). While minimally displaced radial head fractures don’t require surgery, they can still cause problems. [...]

Comment on Education and Faculty Appointments by Proximal Ulna Fractures Surgery Houston Pearland Katy Clear Lake Elbow Treatment Surgical Specialist | Re-Arm Yourself Texas

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:35:16 +0000

[...] these are serious injuries, in the hands of an experienced elbow surgeon with a committed postoperative rehabilitation effort by the patient, the surgical results are [...]

Comment on Elbow Fractures by Proximal Ulna Fractures Surgery Houston Pearland Katy Clear Lake Elbow Treatment Surgical Specialist | Re-Arm Yourself Texas

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:35:00 +0000

[...] Ulna fractures are fairly common elbow injuries. There are two main types: olecranon fractures and coronoid fractures. Unfortunately, both types of proximal ulnar fractures frequently require [...]

Comment on Education and Faculty Appointments by Extensor Tendon Lacerations Injuries Houston Pearland Katy Clear Lake Hand-Fellowship Trained Surgeon | Re-Arm Yourself Texas

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:28:19 +0000

[...] lacerations will have the best chance for a good result in a motivated patient who is treated by an experienced hand surgeon, with the rehabilitation supervised by a skilled certified hand therapist. Reading: Extensor [...]

Comment on Tendon Lacerations by Extensor Tendon Lacerations Injuries Houston Pearland Katy Clear Lake Hand-Fellowship Trained Surgeon | Re-Arm Yourself Texas

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:28:04 +0000

[...] lecturing Friday on hand lacerations: injuries to the flexor tendons, extensor tendons, nerve and arteries of the fingers and hand. One of the biggest changes in the [...]

Comment on Hand by Finger Fracture Surgery Repair Houston Pearland Katy Clear Lake TX Treat Broken Fingers Quickly | Re-Arm Yourself Texas

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:21:22 +0000

[...] the best results from finger injuries see a hand surgeon (ie. a sub-specialist) quickly. Even, if no bones are broken, a hand specialist can treat the [...]