Many of the shoulder problems that chiropractors see involve one or more forms of rotator mechanism dysfunction. This chronic biomechanical continuum usually begins with dysfunction of the rotator cuff muscles and progresses to rotator cuff syndrome;DC Kim Christensen...
During delivery, the newborn’s fragile shoulder is vulnerable to injuries. In particular, the brachial plexus network of nerves, which transmits signals from the brain to the fingers, hands, forearm and upper arm. This sensitive neural network can become damaged if the doctor tugs, pulls or ...
Because of the wide range of possible degloving injuries, there are numerous treatment options. What your doctor chooses will depend on how serious your wound is. The treatment process itself is generally very complicated and requires health professionals to make important decisions in a short period...
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or stretching of the nerves can result in a painful condition known as a stinger or burner—a shooting pain in the neck or shoulder, often accompanied by tingling or pain in the arm or hand. Most, but not all such injuries cause only temporary discomfort. But if the nerve trauma is seve...
and loss of range of motion are symptoms of a torn ACL. It may be difficult to walk. A torn ACL needs to be reconstructed surgically, usually using a graft from another ligament in the patient's own body. Significant rehabilitation is necessary to restore the strength and function of the ...
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Some of the most common birth injuries and associated symptoms include brachial plexus injury, Erb’s palsy, collarbone (clavicle) fracture, Perinatal asphyxia, and brain injury. Brachial plexus injuries occur when the nerves connecting the neck and shoulder are damaged due to a complic...
The severity depends upon the location of the fracture, whether the bones are in alignment or displaced, and if the type of fracture is unstable. Some leg fractures are unstable and require surgery, while others are relatively stable and can be observed. What Are Broken Shoulder Symptoms and ...
Types of Nursing Home Abuse Have you, or someone you care about, been a victim of nursing home abuse? If so, you're not alone. Unfortunately, it's quite common. Handling a nursing home abuse case requires experienced lawyers and legal staff who understand the types of injuries caused by ...