Dexterity — the ability to perform tasks with your hands — is important for quality of life and independence. Whether you’re working at a desk, renovating homes or enjoying athletic ...
Damage to your shoulder is painful and limiting. If a shoulder injury or condition is serious enough, a shoulder replacement may be the best option for regaining your mobility and independence.
Some c...
If you think you or your child has broken a bone, seek prompt medical attention. It’s important to treat a fracture as soon as possible to ensure proper healing.
First, you’ll discu...
Knee replacement surgery — also known as knee arthroplasty (ARTH-row-plas-tee) — can help relieve pain and restore function in severely diseased knee joints. The procedure involves cutting...
During hip replacement surgery, a surgeon removes the damaged sections of your hip joint and replaces them with parts usually constructed of metal and very hard plastic. This artificial joint (prosthe...