Healthcare News

• How long does it take to recover from a torn ACL?

  Posted in: Healthcare News | Posted on: 24-Jan-2023

  Damage to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a common yet severe knee injury. Most people who experience a torn ACL recover in 3–12 months, depending on injury severity and goals for rehabilitation.

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• Knee sprain in children

  Posted in: Healthcare News | Posted on: 19-Sep-2021

  A knee sprain is a stretched or torn ligament in your child's knee. Ligaments support the knee and keep the joint and bones in the correct position. A knee sprain may involve one or more ligaments.

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• What to know about lateral collateral ligament injuries

  Posted in: Healthcare News | Posted on: 19-Sep-2021

  The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) is a thin band of connective tissue that runs along the outside of the knee. It connects the femur to the fibula and stabilizes the knee, bracing it from unusual impact. However, injuries are common, particularly during contact sports.

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• What is frozen shoulder?

  Posted in: Healthcare News | Posted on: 19-Sep-2021

  Pain and stiffness in your shoulder can make every activity including sleep difficult. Worsening shoulder pain, especially at night, could mean you have a frozen shoulder, says Dr. Christopher Camp, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon.

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• Avoid ‘gamer’s thumb’

  Posted in: Healthcare News | Posted on: 19-Sep-2021

  Also known as Dequervain’s tenosynovitis, gamer’s thumb is “a condition that causes pain, stiffness and a sensation of pain with thumb and wrist motion,” says the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

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