5 common causes of hip pain and how to find relief
A sore hip affects your quality of life because it literally impacts every facet of movement and the pain patients feel takes a toll on their mind as well. All hip pain is not equal in terms of the severity or duration, and it’s best to have a specialist properly diagnose your problem and put […]
These 6 tests diagnose shoulder injury and guide 3 types of treatment
A complete physical exam, along with patients’ descriptions of the shoulder pain they are experiencing, informs doctors of possible injuries, but in many cases, it is necessary to order additional tests to verify the suspected damage. The results of the exam will reveal the exact nature of your shoulder injury and the best way to […]
What is causing my shoulder pain and what should I do?
The shoulder is among the most used and most flexible joints in your body, but that also puts the area under stress and at risk of suffering an injury due to overuse or trauma from repetitive movements. Shoulders consist of three bones – the humerus, the scapula and the clavicle – joined together in a […]
6 hand surgeries that can relieve your pain and suffering
Hand injuries are most commonly suffered in accidental falls, recreational activities and in work-related incidents at home or on the job. While accidents can lead to a traumatic injury that needs immediate attention, Mendelson Kornblum doctors see a wide array of painful hand conditions that come from everyday wear and tear and overuse. Think about […]
Hand pain symptoms and what conditions could be causing your discomfort
Hand pain symptoms and what conditions could be causing your discomfort Hand pain that causes more than just temporary discomfort should be evaluated by a doctor who can make a proper diagnosis and put you on the road to recovery. A physical exam, supplemented with results from an X-ray, CT scan, MRI or an electrodiagnostic […]