Dupuytren’s (pronounced DOO-puh-trehns) is a connective tissue disease that affects one or both hands. The disease cuased raised nodules and dimples in the skin of the palm that eventually tighten and begin to pull the fingers into a bent position.
Digital amputation is, simply put, the amputation (or surgical removal) of the tip, end, joint, or any portion of the finger. The amputation is performed following trauma to the finger, or by elective surgery for a condition that has affected the health of the finger.
DeQuervain’s (pronounced DEH-ker-vanes) Tenosynovitis, also known as deQuervain’s tendinitis and deQuervain’s disease, is a condition that is caused by inflammation of tendons in the wrist, characterized by pain and swelling in the thumb and wrist areas.
Many soy food products carry health claims stating that they reduce the risk of heart disease. A review of the evidence, however, suggests that soy?s cardiovascular benefits may have been overestimated by the early studies that formed the basis for its health claim.
The incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is higher in office settings than in most other professions. CTS occurs when tendons or ligaments in the wrist become enlarged after being aggravated. This alters the ratio of space in the area of the carpal tunnel, which can cause increased pressure on the median nerve.
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome occurs when the ulnar nerve in the elbow region is compressed, or it is under friction or traction. Cubital Tunnel Syndrome is the 2nd most common entrapment condition in the upper extremity.
The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery has released a white paper to its members and public concerning medical spas, a growing trend in cosmetic surgery. A medical spa is a facility offering a range of aesthetic procedures including both those typically offered in a spa, such as facials as well as non-invasive cosmetic surgery procedures such as fillers and laser treatments.
Silicone implants have been off the market for more than a decade, but last year the FDA gave its stamp of approval to a new generation of silicone implants — implants that are not yet available to the public.
Looking for a way to reduce the signs of aging without surgery, Botox or chemical peels? Now, there is a new option that is gaining popularity in Colorado — acupuncture.
Children with an early version of the cochlear implant face an increased risk of bacterial meningitis beyond just the first two years following implantation of the hearing devices, the Food and Drug Administration warned.