The notion of 'function' is critical in musculoskeletal hand conditions. While mobility is the domain of the lower limbs, nearly every other realm of human functioning relies on the hands. However, as this article points out, the term 'functional assessment' has been used inconsistently. The ...
Oscar-winning actor Tatum O'Neal has battled addiction and tabloid headlines in the past. However, dealing with rheumatoid arthritis is her biggest challenge ever, she tells Tracy Smith in an interview for "CBS Sunday Morning," to be broadcast Sunday, February 9. O'Neal, who was j...
or maybe nothing at all. Signals could also be misleading. For example, in general a strong handshake might be indicative of a strong personality, but a weak one might also be the consequence of something else, like arthritis.
He was diagnosed with stage III kidney disease and progressive arthritis in his back legs. I even had to give him an IV of fluids because he was dehydrated. Then he had two focal seizures on Thursday. No idea what caused them, but I was able to capture the second one on video to ...
IV, antibiotics and even a partial cast. Recovery after a severe bite to the hand can take many weeks, and intensive physiotherapy may even be needed as scar tissue can reduce joint mobility. Despite prompt, intensive treatment some patients will have life-long joint thickening and arthritis. ...