Causes and Treatments for Arm Pain
Left and right arm pain can occur in the upper or lower arm. You may feel arm pain on the outside of your shoulder. Arm pain can also travel further down the arm toward the elbow. Most of the time, arm pain can be treated with rest and home care. Sometimes, however, arm pain can have more serious causes.
Multimodal pain regimen improved satisfaction after outpatient hand surgery vs. opioids
Compared with a traditional postoperative opioid regimen, a multimodal pain management regimen increased satisfaction for patients who underwent outpatient orthopedic hand or wrist surgery, according to published results.
What to Know About Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumors
Tenosynovial giant cell tumors are benign (not dangerous), slow-growing tumors that affect joints in the fingers, hands, arms, shoulders, or legs. These tumors are rare, but when they occur, it's commonly in the hands and fingers. They are also called giant cell tumors of the tendon sheath or fibrous histiocytoma of the tendon sheath.1
Preventing wrist pain when cycling
Hand and wrist pain can be common after cycling. The median and ulnar nerves may get compressed, resulting in a lack of blood flow. These prevention tips can help.
Radial Head Elbow Fracture Treatment, Recovery Time, and More
Radial head fractures are often caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand. They are most common in two groups of patients: elderly women with osteoporosis or young men as a result of significant trauma. This article discusses radial head fractures, what they are, and how they are treated. It also goes over the average recovery time for this type of injury.
