There are many possible sources of elbow pain. What most have in common is that many people expect these conditions to be something wrong with the elbow itself, whether it is in the name (tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow) or the condition clearly affects elbow structures (cubital tunnel syndrome, bursitis of the elbow). There is one source of elbow pain, however, that may be surprising: a distal biceps tear. Most people think about upper arms in relation to the biceps muscle, but pain near the elbow
4 Common Types of Knee Pain (and What You Can Do About Them)
For many people—especially those who are overweight or lead a sedentary lifestyle—knee pain is practically inevitable—but it doesn’t have to be a lifelong affliction. The first step in combating knee pain is to understand where it is coming from. That means a proper diagnosis from a qualified medical professional is crucial in treating knee pain and preventing it from getting worse. As a weight-bearing joint, the knee can take quite a beating. In addition to the normal wear and tear
How Diabetes Affects Feet
Diabetes is a disease where the body does not produce insulin or does not use it effectively. Insulin, produced by the pancreas, is responsible for providing energy in the form of sugar (glucose) to cells in the body. With diabetes, this system does not work as it should, resulting in elevated blood sugar levels. Without ongoing care and proper disease management, diabetes can lead to a buildup of sugars in the body and cause serious complications such as stroke, heart disease, eye problems,
Heel Spurs with Dr. Suh
You have heel pain, and you’ve just been diagnosed with heel spurs. Safe to assume that the spurs are causing the pain, right? Don’t be so sure. About 95 percent of heel spurs are asymptomatic—they don’t hurt. If you have heel pain, it’s far more likely to be caused by plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the ligament, known as the plantar fascia, that connects the heel bone (calcaneus) to the bones near the front of the foot. So what exactly is a heel spur? And, if it doesn’t usually cause
Chronic Ankle Instability with Dr. Ucciferri
It can be difficult to tell when your ankle is sprained and when it’s broken. A broken ankle—a fracture—is an injury to bone, whereas a sprain is injury to a ligament, one of the tough fibers that connect bones to each other. It may not matter at the time—all you know is that your ankle hurts and you can’t walk well or at all—but a sprained versus a broken ankle has big implications, both for your treatment as well as your future ankle health. Chronic Ankle Instability Sprained ankles beget
Sever’s Disease with Dr. Tar
If your young athlete complains of heel pain at the start of the winter sports season, there are a number of potential reasons for it. The most common cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis, which occurs when the tough band of tissue on the sole of the foot becomes irritated and inflamed. However, plantar fasciitis is not particularly common in children. There could be a different reason for your child’s heel pain. Ever heard of growing pains? They’re real, and Sever’s disease is one
