Category: By Body Region
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“They Told Me I Have Shoulder Impingement and an Overgrown Bone…”
What Does That Mean? Do I Need Surgery? In daily clinical practice, many patients come in with shoulder pain and ask similar questions after reviewing their imaging results. “They said the bone looks overgrown on my X-ray.” “I was told the tendon is being compressed by bone—what does that mean?” “Does this mean I need…
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Hand and Wrist Pain: Common Causes and When You Should See a Doctor
Hand and wrist pain is one of the most common reasons patients visit an orthopedic clinic. Many people come in asking questions like: “My wrist keeps hurting, but I don’t know why.” “My fingers hurt when I use them — is this just part of aging?” Some patients also describe finger joint pain that feels…
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Shoulder Pain Explained: Common Causes at a Glance
“My shoulder hurts — what could be wrong?” In daily clinical practice, I see patients of all ages coming in with shoulder pain. “Is this frozen shoulder?”“Another clinic told me I have a rotator cuff tear. Do I really need surgery?”“Should I get an MRI?” Shoulder pain can have many different causes, andbased on symptoms…
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Back Pain: Why It Happens and When Imaging Is Needed. Causes, Diagnostic Tests, and Treatment Options Explained
In clinical practice, back pain is one of the most common reasons patients visit an orthopedic clinic. Many patients ask questions such as: “Is this a disc problem?” “Do I need an MRI?” When back pain occurs, it is common to hear from others that it “might be a disc issue,” which can understandably lead…
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My Finger Joints Hurt and Feel Like They’re Being Pricked. Is This Serious?
Finger osteoarthritis in older adults: the questions patients ask most often In outpatient clinics, we frequently see middle-aged and older adults—especially women over the age of 60—who visit because of finger joint pain. “After doing heavy housework, my finger joints started aching and felt sharp. Is this just because of my age?” “If it’s arthritis,…