Shoulder & upper limb
De Quervain's tenosynovitis: pain on the thumb side of the wrist
De Quervain's tenosynovitis affects tendons on the thumb side of the wrist and can make gripping or lifting painful.
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Shoulder & upper limb
Cubital tunnel syndrome: numbness in the ring and little fingers
Compression of the ulnar nerve near the elbow can cause tingling in the little finger and part of the ring finger.
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Sports injuries
A pop near the elbow while lifting: possible distal biceps tear
A sudden pop near the elbow followed by bruising or weakness after lifting may indicate a distal biceps tendon tear.
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Surgery preparation
Smoking and orthopaedic recovery: a useful preoperative discussion
Smoking can interfere with bone healing and increase surgical complications.
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Recovery & rehabilitation
Exercises after knee replacement: following an individual programme
After knee replacement, a supervised exercise programme helps restore movement and strength.
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Recovery & rehabilitation
Exercises after hip replacement: strength, walking and precautions
Hip replacement rehabilitation combines prescribed exercises with a gradual return to walking and everyday tasks.
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Tests & diagnosis
Nerve conduction studies and EMG: why they may be requested
Nerve conduction studies and electromyography, or EMG, assess how nerves and muscles function.
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Spine care
Lumbar spinal stenosis: leg symptoms while standing or walking
Lumbar spinal stenosis is narrowing around nerves in the lower spine.
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Fractures & trauma
Compartment syndrome: severe limb pain that cannot wait
Acute compartment syndrome is dangerous pressure within a group of muscles.
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Recovery & rehabilitation
Complex regional pain syndrome: persistent pain after injury
Complex regional pain syndrome, or CRPS, can cause persistent severe limb pain with sensitivity and changes such as swelling or skin temperature differences.
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Sports injuries
A swelling behind the knee: understanding a Baker's cyst
A Baker's cyst is a fluid-filled swelling behind the knee, often associated with a problem inside the joint.
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Spine care
Spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis: explaining the spine terms
Spondylolysis refers to a stress injury or defect in part of a vertebra.
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