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In short, rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease which attacks joints in the body. It can affect the alignment and positioning... Read more »
The wrist is one of the most common joints to be affected by rheumatoid arthritis. In fact, about 75% of people with RA have arthritis in... Read more »
When the pain and disability from arthritis get too much to bear, a person may decide to look for solutions. My husband is one such person... Read more »
The buzzing sound of the cast saw marked the beginning of the next phase in his wrist reconstruction project. With the removal of my... Read more »
In my last post, I wrote about the benefits and drawbacks of wearing splints and tried to give some suggestions for complying with a... Read more »
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Wrist pain is any pain or discomfort in the wrist.Alternative NamesPain - wristConsiderationsCommon CausesCarpal tunnel syndrome is a common cause of... Read more »
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Complex regional pain syndrome, or CRPS, can develop after an injury, but the cause isn't yet understood. Researchers do know that inflammation plays... Read more »
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ReferencesCellocco P, Rossi C, Boustany SE, di Tanna GL, Costanzo G. Minimally invasive carpal tunnel release. Orhtop Clin North Am.... Read more »
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Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common and painful disorder caused by compression of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel at the wrist. Carpal... Read more »
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ReferencesAisen PS, Schneider LS, Sano M, Diaz-Arrastia R, et al. High-dose B vitamin supplementation and cognitive decline in Alzheimer disease: a... Read more »