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  • Physical Therapy Exercise Program After a Colles' Fracture

    Source: Verywell Health

    If you have fallen onto an outstretched hand (or a FOOSH injury), then you may have suffered a Colles' fracture. A Colles' fracture a break in the radius bone of the forearm, very close to the wrist joint. It typically requires surgery to reduce or set the bones. You may have a long period of immobilization in a cast or splint after the injury.

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  • What is the relationship between posture and scoliosis?

    Source: Medical News Today

    Scoliosis refers to when a person has a sideways C- or S-shaped curve in their spine. It can occur at any age but most often presents during a person’s teens. Bad posture cannot cause scoliosis. However, practicing and maintaining optimal posture can help reduce pain and slow the condition’s progression.

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  • Understanding the Causes of Knee Pain on the Outer (Lateral) Part of Your Knee

    Source: Healthline

    An injury or arthritis most likely causes pain outside the knee. A doctor can determine the cause based on your other symptoms and the results of imaging tests.

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  • Expert Advice on Bilateral Knee Replacement

    Source: HSS


    Orthopedic surgeons perform almost 700,000 knee replacements in the United States each year, and the procedure has a high success rate in alleviating pain and restoring an active lifestyle. It’s not uncommon for patients to have arthritis in both knees, so they may need to decide, along with their surgeon, whether to have both knees replaced at the same time. This procedure, known as a bilateral knee replacement (or double knee replacement), has both pros and cons.

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  • 7 hand exercises for carpal tunnel syndrome with pictures

    Source: Medical News Today

    Certain hand exercises can help relieve pressure on the median nerve and alleviate symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Exercises include stretches, wrist extensions, hand squeezing, and more.

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  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeon
  • California Orthopedic Association
  • Western Orthopedic Association
  • American Medical Association
  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  • North American Spine Society
  • American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • Methodist Hospital of Southern California
  • San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
  • Garfield Medical Center
  • Alhambra Hospital Medical Center