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What are the Most Common Causes of Knee Pain?

• Arthritis — Knee arthritis can make it hard to do many everyday activities, such as walking or climbing stairs. Symptoms of knee arthritis include stiffness, difficulty bending and straightening the knee, pain, swelling, locking, grinding noise, and weakness.
• Fractures— Most knee fractures are caused by high-impact trauma such as falls and car accidents. Symptoms of knee fractures include severe pain, unable to bear weight, swelling, bruising, tenderness, and deformity of the leg or knee.
• Ligament Tears — The knee joint relies on ligaments and surrounding muscles for stability. Ligament tears are a common problem for athletes, particularly those involved in contact sports, however, sports are not the only cause of this injury.
• Meniscus Tears — Meniscus tears, also commonly referred to as torn cartilage in the knee, often happen during sports activities or as a natural result of arthritis and aging. Symptoms include pain, stiffness, swelling, locking, instability, and limited range of motion.

Should I Seek Medical Treatment For My Knee Pain?

• Not able to bear weight on your knee
• Your knee feels unstable or about like it is about to give out
• Have redness, pain, and swelling or see an obvious deformity in your leg or knee
• Can’t fully extend or flex your knee
• Have severe knee pain that is associated with an injury

What are the Most Common Causes of Shoulder Pain?

Shoulder pain affects millions of people of all ages. There are many different reasons you could be experiencing shoulder pain, including injury, mechanical problems, arthritis, and other problems. Some of the most common conditions that cause shoulder pain include:

• Arthritis — The most common type of shoulder is osteoarthritis due to normal “wear and tear,” which causes swelling, stiffness, and pain. However, other types of arthritis may occur due to inflammation and injury. Symptoms of shoulder arthritis include pain that worsens with use, limited range of motion, a grinding sensation, weakness, and difficulty sleeping.
• Fractures — Most shoulder fractures are caused by high-impact trauma such as falls and car accidents and most commonly involve the collarbone (clavicle), the top of the upper arm (proximal humerus), and the shoulder blade (scapula). Symptoms vary slightly depending on the exact location of the fracture but commonly include, pain, swelling, deformity, bruising and limited range of motion or movement.
• Dislocations — Dislocations occur when the bones on opposite sides of a joint do not line up properly. Shoulder dislocations can occur within multiple parts of the shoulder, including the collarbone (also known as a separated shoulder), the sternoclavicular, and the ball and socket joint—either at the front (anterior) or the back (posterior). Symptoms include pain, deformity, loss of movement, and sensation of a “dead arm.”
• Rotator Cuff Tears — Rotator cuff tears occur when tendons (the tissues that connect muscle to bone) around the shoulder joint are either partially or completely torn. Rotator cuff tears typically occur due to trauma or injury such as a fall, or from normal “wear and tear” over time due to repetitive motions. Symptoms include pain, weakness, and grinding or cracking sensation or sounds when moving the arm.

If you think you are experiencing the symptoms from one of the conditions listed above, contact us

Should I Seek Medical Treatment For My Shoulder Pain?

Many types of minor shoulder pain respond well to self-care measures or more conservative treatment, such as over-the-counter pain medications, rest, or physical therapy, however, in some cases, surgery may be required.

If you are experiencing the following, it may be time to seek professional medical treatment for your shoulder pain.

• Severe shoulder pain that is associated with an injury
• Not able to perform normal daily activities
• You’re experiencing loss of mobility or weakness in the shoulder
• Have redness, pain, and swelling
• See an obvious deformity in your shoulder or arm

As with any shoulder injury or condition, it’s important to seek medical advice and treatment before the condition becomes too serious. Whether non-surgical or surgical treatment, the path to a pain-free life waiting is for you.

As with any shoulder injury or condition, it’s important to seek medical advice and treatment before the condition becomes too serious. Whether non-surgical or surgical treatment, the path to a pain-free life waiting is for you.

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What are the Most Common Causes of Hip Pain?

• Arthritis — Arthritis is one of the most common causes of pain in the hip and typically starts gradually and gets worse with time. There are five primary types of arthritis that can affect the hip, however, regardless of type common symptoms generally include pain in the groin, outer thigh, or buttocks; pain that is worse in the morning; difficulty walking; stiffness or limited range of motion in the hip.
• Fractures — A hip fracture is a break in the top part of the thigh (femur) bone and while they most commonly occur from a fall or high-impact trauma, some underlying medical conditions can weaken the hip and increase the risk of a fracture. Symptoms of hip fractures include severe pain and discomfort in the upper thigh or groin and when moving, flexing, or rotating the hip.
• Tendon Tears — Tendon tears in the hip most commonly occur when the hip joint is twisted or overstretched. Symptoms of a ligament tear in the hip include a snapping or cracking sound when the injury occurs followed by bruising, swelling, pain, weakness, and limited range of motion, or loss of mobility.

Should I Seek Medical Treatment For My Hip Pain?

• Severe hip pain that is associated with an injury
• Cannot move or bear on your hip and/or leg
• Pain that persists or has worsened
• Not able to perform normal daily activities, including walking
• You’re experiencing loss of mobility or weakness in your hip or leg
• Have redness, pain, and swelling
• See an obvious deformity in your joint

What are the Most Common Causes of Foot and Ankle Pain?

• Ankle Sprains — Ankle sprains are an extremely common injury that occurs when one or more ligaments have been stretched or torn. There are three types of ankle sprains depending on where the injury takes place: high, medial, and low ankle. Common symptoms include pain, swelling, bruising, and instability. Repeated ankle sprains can cause arthritis.
• Ankle Fractures — Ankle fractures occur when one or more of the bones that make up the ankle are broken, which include the tibia, fibula, and talus. Most fractures occur due to twisting or rolling the ankle or experience a fall or high-impact trauma. Symptoms of a broken or fractured ankle include severe pain, swelling, bruising, tenderness, inability to bear weight, and deformity in the ankle or foot.
• Stress Fractures — Stress fractures refer to tiny cracks in a bone of the foot. and are most commonly caused by repetitive force, such as jumping or running long distances, as well as normal “wear and tear” and osteoporosis. Pain associated with stress fractures tends to start off minimal and worsen with time. Other symptoms include tenderness or swelling near the affected area.
• Fifth Metatarsal Fractures (Jones Fractures) — A fifth metatarsal or Jones fracture is a common injury that occurs in the long bone on the outside of the foot that connects to the little toe. This type of fracture is most commonly the result of sudden injury or stress on the bone due to overuse or repetitive motions. Symptoms include pain and swelling on the outside of the foot, inability to walk or bear weight, and bruising.

Should I Seek Medical Treatment For Foot and Ankle Hip Pain?

• Severe pain that is associated with a sudden injury
• See an obvious deformity in your foot or ankle
• Cannot move or bear on your foot and ankle
• Pain that persists or has worsened with at-home treatments
• Not able to perform normal daily activities, including walking
• Have redness, pain, and swelling
• Experiencing signs of infection such as fever or chills

What are the Most Common Causes of Hand, Wrist & Elbow Pain?

• Fractures — Fractures in the hand, wrist, or elbow are often the result of a high-impact trauma or an underlying condition such as osteoarthritis. Some of the most common types of fractures include boxer’s fracture, Colles fracture, distal radial fracture, elbow fracture, finger fracture, scaphoid fracture, and pediatric upper extremity fractures. Symptoms of a fracture include severe pain, swelling, bruising, limited mobility, and deformity.
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome — Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition caused by pressure being put on the median nerve that runs from your forearm to your hand. Typically, carpal tunnel syndrome develops as the result of wrist fractures, rheumatoid arthritis, underlying health problems, or repetitive movements. Common symptoms include pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand and wrist.
• Tendonitis — Tendons are tissues that connect your muscles to your bones and can often become damaged from overuse or repetitive motions. While tendonitis can occur as the result of a variety of causes depending on the affected area, symptoms generally include swelling, pain, stiffness, weakness, and limited mobility.
• Trigger Finger — Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, occurs when your finger gets stuck in a bent position and snaps straight—similar to a trigger being pulled a released. This condition is caused by an inflammation of the tendon in the affected finger and is often caused by underlying medical conditions such as arthritis and diabetes. Symptoms are typically worse in the morning and include stiffness, popping or clicking, and tenderness.

Should I Seek Medical Treatment For Hand, Wrist & Elbow Pain?

• Severe pain that is associated with an injury
• Visible deformity in your hand, wrist, or elbow
• Not able to perform normal daily activities
• Loss of mobility of your hand, wrist, or elbow
• Redness, pain, and swelling