Back pain can be a debilitating experience, and if left without proper care and attention may lead to long-term problems. If you are currently suffering from back pain, you are…
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What is it? Hands and the structures within are especially prone to infections (bacterial, viral or fungal). The anatomy of the hand is complex, and a seemingly minor injury can...
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What is it? Digital (finger) ligament injuries involve damage to the collateral ligaments that stabilise the finger joints along the sides. The damage can be of various degrees of severity,...
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What is it? Tennis Elbow is a broad term used to describe pain that occurs primarily where the tendons of the forearm muscles attach to the bony prominence on the...
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What is it? Nail bed injuries are the result of direct trauma to the fingertips. These are the most common hand injuries seen in hospital emergency departments. Causes Subungual hematoma...
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What is it? Dupuytren’s Disease (or Dupuytren’s Contracture) causes a contracture of the hand that typically progresses slowly, over several years. It affects the fascia, a layer of tissue that...
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What you might be feeling A distal radius fracture is a common bone fracture, making up to 25-50% of all broken bones of the forearm. Because of its proximity to...
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Discussion and debate regarding icing after an injury is often a hot topic among health professionals, leaving the general public unsure about what to do after an ankle sprain at…
The physical benefits of exercise are well documented, but what we often overlook is the connection between physical movement and the wellbeing of our mind. Sometimes our body can react…