Urinary retention facts* Urinary retention or difficulty urinating can have a variety of causes. *Urinary retention facts by John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP Urinary retention is the inability to empty the bladder. Urinary retention can be acute or chronic. Acute urinary retention is a medical emergency. Urinary retention is most common in men in their...
What is a radial head dislocation? If a radial head dislocation is associated with deep injuries and fracture of bones, the reduction will be performed in the operating room. The elbow is made up of the upper arm bone (humerus) and two bones in the forearm (radius and ulna). Some strong ligaments in the elbow...
What is a radial head subluxation? A radial head subluxation (Nursemaid's Elbow) occurs when the radius bone slips partially out of the elbow joint. The elbow is made up of the upper arm bone (humerus) and two bones in the forearm (radius and ulna). Some strong ligaments in the elbow hold these bones in the...
TMJ refers to the syndrome affecting the temporomandibular joint, where the jaw meets the skull.Source: Getty Images Facts you should know about temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome The temporomandibular joint is the joint that connects your jaw to your skull. When this joint is injured or damaged, it can lead to a localized pain disorder called...
Radiculopathy facts The vertebrae, or bony building blocks of the spine, are cushioned by gel-like discs in between the vertebrae. These discs can degenerate with aging and are prone to injury as a result. Radiculopathy is caused by compression or irritation of a nerve as it exits the spinal column. Symptoms of radiculopathy include pain,...
Tommy John surgery (ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction) facts Share Your Story The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is the major stabilizer of the elbow. UCL injury is an overuse injury, most often caused by the repetitive motion of throwing. Symptoms include pain over the medial part of the elbow that worsens with throwing and gets better...
Facts on sciatica exercises and stretches Share Your Story Certain exercises and stretches may provide some relief from sciatica pain. Sciatica describes the symptoms associated with inflammation of the sciatic nerve. These include pain in the low back radiating to the buttock or hip and then down the leg to the foot and toes. There...
Facts you should know about shin splints Shin splints are injuries to the front of the outer leg caused by overuse, and typically happens to runners or aggressive walkers. Shin splint pain can be extreme enough to prevent you from working out. Rest is usually the best treatment for shin splints, and you can also...
Sickle cell anemia (disease, SCD) facts Sickle cell disease is a hereditary condition that causes red blood cells to be deformed. Sickle cell anemia (SCD) is an inherited disorder of the hemoglobin in the blood. Sickle cell anemia requires the inheritance of two sickle cell genes. Sickle cell trait, which is the inheritance of one...
Piriformis syndrome facts Piriformis syndrome causes pain that radiates down the back of the leg along the sciatic nerve. Piriformis syndrome is an uncommon cause of pain and other symptoms in the buttocks and/or lower back that can radiate down the leg to the foot. Piriformis syndrome is usually due to compression or contraction of...