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Can I drive in a sling?

The bottom line is that, if you need to be in a sling, you cannot drive. It isn’t safe, especially if you encounter any surprises on the road. Although it's often difficult for patients to accept this, there's really no way around it.

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Meniscus Tears Overview

This video provides information about the causes and symptoms of meniscus tears, surgical and nonsurgical treatment options, and what to expect during recovery.

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Therapeutic Exercise Program for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm. Specific stretching exercises can help relieve painful symptoms by reducing pressure on the median nerve at the wrist.

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Metastatic Bone Disease

Metastatic bone disease is cancer that begins in an organ—such as the lungs, breast, or prostate—and then spreads to bone. More than one million new cancer cases are diagnosed each year and about half of these tumors can spread (metastasize) to the skeleton.

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Arthritis of the Hand

The hand and wrist have multiple small joints that work together to produce motion. When these joints are affected by arthritis, activities of daily living can be difficult. Arthritis can occur in many areas of the hand and wrist and can have more than one cause.

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Rotator Cuff Tears

Your arm is kept in your shoulder socket by your rotator cuff. The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that come together as tendons to form a covering around the shoulder. When one of these tendons is torn, it may be painful to lift or rotate your arm.

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Nonsurgical Treatment Options for Scoliosis

There are three proven treatments for scoliosis — observation, bracing, and surgery. Your doctor will recommend one of these treatments based on the severity of the scoliosis and the physical maturity of your child.

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Low Back Surgery Exercise Guide

This illustrated guide includes exercises and activities designed to restore muscle strength and flexibility to your lower back following surgery.

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Why does my arm look like Popeye's?

The most common cause of biceps tendon rupture at the elbow is straightening of the flexed elbow against resistance. Because the biceps muscle is no longer attached to bone at the elbow, it retracts and bunches up in the upper arm, resulting in a bulging muscle.