de Quervain’s tenosynovitis is from chronic friction between the two tendons in the thumb and the sheath they share. de Quervain’s is the most recognized type of stenosing tenosynovitis. The thumb motion is restricted by the swollen tendons. Jobs with a high rate of de Quervain’s include buffers/grinders, sewers and cutters, packers, and housekeepers.

Cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) are injuries of the musculoskeletal system—including joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and blood vessels. Conditions like are often grouped together as Cumulative Trauma Disorders, Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI), overuse syndrome, and repetitive motion disorders. CTDs are the biggest work-related health problem in the U.S.

Some women have very distinct signs. Their first “labor” contraction feels different that any other contraction they felt during pregnancy. And, the contractions keep coming at predictable intervals. For other women, labor contractions may be hard to identify, and they start and stop over periods of time. Uterine contractions aren’t the only sign your labor is about to begin. There are other changes that can happen before contractions start.

There are number of elbow injuries that result from a combination of muscle and tendon problems in the forearm. Medial epicondylitis is similar to lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) as it is also an inflammation of the tendons and muscles along the inner forearm, particularly where they attach at the medial epicondyle. The condition is caused by motions involving repetitive bending of the forearm in toward the body with the wrist flexed as in a golf swing or a baseball pitch. This article is about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this common elbow injury.

Did you know that hand hygiene is the number one thing you can do to stop the spread of germs? Hand hygiene includes washing your hands with soap or applying gels. Staying healthy can be as simple as washing your hands to reduce the number of germs present. But you’re not always near a sink and wonder if it’s OK to use a hand sanitizer. Here’s the proper way to clean your hands and prevent illnesses and infection for you and your family.

Daily foot care is very important for people with diabetes. Over time, diabetes can damage nerves and blood vessels. When the nerves in the feet are damaged, you may not feel pain in your feet and you won’t know when you have hurt yourself. A small cut, puncture, or blister on your foot could get much worse before you notice it. Damage to blood vessels can keep enough blood from getting to your feet, which can keep a sore on your foot from healing normally.

Bleeding from your vagina or uterus other than your normal menstrual cycle is considered abnormal and should be checked by your doctor. This includes unusually heavy bleeding with your period, spotting between periods, severe pain during your period, and bleeding past the date your period should. If you’re reached menopause and no longer have menstrual periods, any bleeding is abnormal.

When You Get Home
Medicines
If you had to stop taking a daily medicine, ask your surgeon when you can begin taking it again. Make sure you are aware of any possible interactions between your daily medicine and the “temporary” medicine you will be given while you are recovering. If you have any reactions as a result [...]

Your doctor has decided that surgery is the best solution to your health problem. He has referred you to a surgeon. The kind of surgeon you will see depends upon your injury or condition. You and the surgeon will talk together about the surgery. He will tell you about the surgical procedure, the risks of having or not having the surgery, and the options available to you in place of surgery. Also, he will tell you what results you can expect. Then, you alone must make the decision to have or not to have the surgery.