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Cause of Left Shoulder Pain in Women

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Shoulder pain is quite common among women. The primary cause of it is the overuse of the muscles and the shoulder socket. The shoulder socket has a wide range of applications. Some of the most common causes of shoulder pain are arthritis, muscle strain, and dislocation. In this blog, we will examine the causes of left shoulder pain in women and study its treatments. What is Shoulder Pain? Shoulder pain is any discomfort you feel around the shoulder joint . The shoulder is a complex joint that allows you to perform multiple actions, such as throw ball, reaching for an item, swing a bat. When the shoulder pain arrives, it feels like stiffness, soreness, popping, aching, and throbbing. However, the pain that originates from an injury feels like sudden, sharp, stabbing pain, accompained with swelling, bruising, and discomfort that prevents you from sleeping. This pain, if it progresses, can also affect other parts of the body, like the neck, arm, and parts of the torso. It is important to ...
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How to Ease Hip Pain: Causes & Treatment

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Many elders face the issue of hip pain. It is usually caused by overuse of the hip joint due to natural ageing. However, in today's times, even the youngsters face constant hip pain due to poor posture, prolonged sitting, and fatigue due to poor work-life balance. Although it can be temporarily managed with the use of over-the-counter pain relievers, it is necessary to understand the hip anatomy, hip pain cause and its treatment. In this blog, we will go through in detail with the same. What is Hip Pain? The pain around the hip and waist is called hip pain. The hip joint is crucial in the body. It joins the thigh bone (femur) to the pelvis. This joint carries all of your body weight and helps maintain the body weight. Due to many reasons, the hip pain can start from an acute pain and develop into a big issue. Some of the symptoms associated with hip issues are pain around the hips, stiffness, and lower back pain. If you feel pain while changing postures, walking, or while simply r...
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Role of 3D-Printed Splints in Hand Injury Treatment

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Hand injuries are very common because a person performs all activities using the hands. Injuries to the hand can occur due to multiple reasons, such as injury, underlying issues, accident, or neuromuscular disorders. If left untreated, it can lead to deformity, weakness, contractures, pain, etc. 3-D printed splints have become a widespread option to treat hand injuries. It provides support to the hand in a way that allows the muscles to relax and prevent contractions. In this blog, we will learn more about 3-D printed splints. What is a 3-D Printed Splint? A 3D printed splint is a custom-fitted splint manufactured using a 3D printer to provide support to an injured or broken hand or its joints. As the cast is custom-made, it is very breathable, lightweight, and comfortable. The splint allows the patient to maintain hygiene, monitor the wound, and easily remove it. A splint is recommended to recover from injuries like fractures, dislocations, sprains, strains, wrist joint instability, e...
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What is Avascular Necrosis of the Hip? Causes and Treatments

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Avascular necrosis is a bone disorder where the blood supply to a bone is disrupted, leading to death of the bone tissue. This disease can occur anywhere near the joint, such as the ankle, elbow, shoulder, and jaw, but it is most commonly found in the hip joint. This condition affects people aged 30-65. AVN of the hip can cause pain around the hip joint and restrict everyday movements. If not treated, the hip joint can collapse in months or years. In such a case, hip joint replacement can be a big saviour. Through this blog, we will understand the causes and explore the treatments of avascular necrosis. What Exactly is Avascular Necrosis? A Bone is a living tissue made up of various minerals, cells and proteins. Bones are responsible for the production of blood and contain a dense network of nerves inside them. This makes the bones a crucial aspect of the human body. To stay healthy, bones require a continuous supply of oxygen, nutrients, and minerals. When any of these components are...
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What is Orthopedics? Its Type and Speciality

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Orthopedics is a branch of medical science especially dedicated to muscle and bone disorders. It focuses on the dense network of bones, nerves, muscles, tendons, and other connective tissues. Orthopedic doctors use surgical and non-surgical methods to help patients restore mobility, reduce pain, and enhance overall quality of life. This speciality treats a wide range of diseases and disorders, including fractures, sprains, strains, nerve issues, spine problems, and joint issues. In this blog, we will delve deeper into orthopedics and its types to gain a better understanding of this speciality.   Specialities in Orthopedics There is no "type" of orthopedics however, there are many areas of practice and specialities under orthopedics, such as,  Orthopedic Surgeon Spine Specialist   Hand and Foot Specialist  Orthopedic Oncology Specialist Pediatric Orthopedic Specialist  Sports Medicine   Emergency and Trauma Care Specialist  Joint Specialist  H...
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Clubfoot and Disability: Understanding the Difference

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Have you always wondered if a baby with clubfoot will face disability in performing daily functions? From a far vision, yes, it does seem like clubfoot is a disability. However, there is more depth to it. Clubfoot is referred to as a congenital condition where the baby's foot is curved on the inside, whereas disability is a much broader term, used for various conditions where performing daily activities is a mammoth task. In this blog, we will understand the difference between a clubfoot and a disability.  What is a Clubfoot?  A clubfoot, medically known as talipes equinovarus, is a birth defect where the baby’s foot is curved inwards. The bottom of the feet is often observed to face sideways and rarely up. Clubfoot occurs when there is a defect in the tendon (soft tissue that connects muscles to bone) present at the front of the feet. During the gestational period, these tendons grow shorter and closer together than normal. It is a common condition seen in 1 in every 1000 bab...
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Common Causes of Spondylolysis in Adolescents and Athletes

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Spondylolysis is a medical term used to describe a small fracture present between two vertebrae of the spine. It is mostly addressed as a pars defect or a pars fracture because it affects the pars interarticularis of the spine. Adolescents and athletes are the most active and multitasking category of people; they undergo repetitive stress to their backbone, hence suffer the most with spondylolysis. This condition mostly impacts the lumbar spine and is caused by prolonged stress on the spine.   Symptoms of Spondylolysis  Lower back pain  Pain radiating from the lower back to the thighs and buttocks Feels like muscle strain in the lumbar spine  Aches only when working  Rarely, some people don't experience any symptoms until imaging is performed for other reasons.  When to see a Doctor  As soon as you experience an unexplained recurring backache or strain in the back muscles near the lumbar or cervical spine, it is probably spondylolysis. Never ignor...
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