An Overview of Ring Avulsion Injuries
Ring avulsions are rare injuries in which soft tissue like a ligament, tendon, or muscle is torn loose in the finger when a ring is suddenly and accidentally pulled off.1 Also called degloving, this could cause a range of problems from mild bruising to damage to bones, blood vessels, ligaments, or nerves.
Signs and Treatments for a Finger Pulley Injury
Finger pulley injuries, or ruptures of the digital pulley, are seen almost exclusively in rock climbers.1 This makes sense given the stress this activity places on the digits when maneuvering along uneven surfaces while supporting the weight of the entire body. Pulley injuries result from the mechanics of the finger tendons and joints and the particular position the fingers are held in while rock climbing.
Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Elbow: What to Know
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune condition that targets joints throughout the body. This condition occurs when your immune system destroys your body's own cells as if they were a foreign invader. RA can cause elbow pain, as well as swelling, stiffness, and limited movement.
Youth Baseball Can Lead to Overuse Injuries: What Parents Need to Know
Baseball season is near, and one orthopedic surgeon is warning young players and their coaches and parents about the very real danger of overuse injuries.
The examination and treatment of soft tissue contracture of the elbow
Treatment of the stiff elbow can be a challenging task. A thorough understanding of normal elbow anatomy and the potential causes of elbow contracture are essential for the development of effective treatment strategies. This chapter provides a review of key points for the treating surgeon including normal elbow anatomy, etiological factors that commonly contribute to elbow stiffness, physical examination and imaging of the stiff elbow, and treatment options for contracture correction.
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