Hand fracture, stress fracture, broken arm…, the possibilities are almost endless. What should we know about fractures?

Bones are strong. They have to be sturdy to support the various parts to the human anatomy and aid in movement. However, there are limits to that strength. And when these limits are exceeded, a bone will break or split. A break is a fracture, and a break that results in the bone emerging through the skin is called a compound fracture. Read more »

Tendonitis is experienced in connection with repetitive motion. In tennis players, the condition when located in the elbow is referred to as tennis elbow. This ailment stems from the continual arm motion connected with swinging a racket to hit the tennis ball.

As with the elbow, wrist tendonitis is a result of repetitive use and is regularly found in people who work with computers. There are many activities that can lead to the condition. The key factor is repetitive motion. Tendonitis is more common in older people because as we age tendons lose their elasticity, making them more likely to be irritated. Read more »