Finger Dislocation
Finger Dislocation Description Finger dislocation is an injury to any finger joint so that adjoining bones are displaced from their normal position and no longer touch each other. Finger subluxation…
Facet Syndrome
Facet Syndrome Description Facet syndrome is a painful irritation in the back that results from injury to the facet joints or disks of the spine. Twisting, extension, or arching of…
Femoral Shaft Stress Fracture
Femoral Shaft Stress Fracture Description A femoral shaft stress fracture is a complete or incomplete break in the long part of the thigh bone, or femur, caused by intense exercise…
Overtraining
Overtraining Description Overtraining is a common condition but one that is difficult to diagnose or recognize. It is associated with worsening performance, fatigue, altered mood, muscle soreness, and a feeling…
Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendinitis
Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendinitis Description Extensor pollicis longus tendinitis is characterized by pain in the back of the wrist from inflammation of a tendon sheath (covering) or strain of one…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Description Carpal tunnel syndrome is a nerve disorder of the wrist that causes pain, hand weakness, and loss of feeling, often in the thumb and first three…
Oral Corticosteroids
Oral Corticosteroids Description Oral corticosteroids are used to decrease inflammation resulting from various conditions. Although the intended target for these medications may be specific, the effects are global and can…
Middle Ear Infection (Otitis Media)
Middle Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Description Otitis media is a bacterial infection of the middle ear. It occurs most commonly in children under the age of 8 years, although anyone…
Epidural Hemorrhage
Epidural Hemorrhage Description Epidural hemorrhage is bleeding between the skull and the outermost three membranes, or meninges, that cover the brain. It is caused by injury to an artery that…
Effort Thrombosis
Effort Thrombosis Description Effort thrombosis is clotting (thrombosis) of the veins of the upper extremity associated with repetitive vigorous activity, strenuous activity, or trauma. It results in fatigue, heaviness, pain,…
