Bone and Joint Blog

Sufferers of trigger finger know the discomfort and frustration that the condition can bring to day-to-day life.  With each attempt to bend or straighten the affected finger, there can be pain,..

Typing, texting, fastening a button – these are all simple daily tasks that require dexterity and the use of our fingers. They’ve become so commonplace, that we don’t often think about them.  But,..

Plantar fasciitis can be a painful and aggravating condition that inhibits your ability to perform day-to-day activities.  Jobs that require standing, sports and exercise are just a few areas that..

Pain at the bottom of the foot, particularly in the heel, is a common complaint, drawing millions of patients to seek care each year.  While there are several potential causes of foot pain, there..

Physical and occupational therapists play a vital role in patient recovery following injury, surgery, and certain health events.  By using a wide variety of methods such as exercise, massage, and..

Spina Bifida in Children: Prevention and Treatment

In the not so distant past, spina bifida was a condition for which treatment and prevention still required much advancement. Fortunately,..

Arthritis is often considered to be an affliction of the elderly.  Images commonly associated with the condition typically show older patients suffering pain in their hands or knees, and while..

Chronic pain is a very real and debilitating condition for millions of Americans. Lower back pain, neck pain, and arthritis are among the most common sources of chronic pain and the leading causes..

There are few challenges in life more difficult than completing medical school. Low acceptance rates, complicated subject matter, and lack of sleep are just a few of the reasons why many people do..

“I can handle it. I can handle anything.” These were the simple, familiar words that Dr. Arthur Hess heard over and over again in the trauma bays of the Harvard hospitals where he was a young..