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About one in four American adults has some form of arthritis — that’s nearly 55 million people. Arthritis is a group of more than 100 diseases that cause joint pain and stiffness, which can affect mobility and quality of life. While you can manage symptoms with prescription painkillers or over-the-counter...
About 2 million Americans suffer an ankle sprain each year, usually from stepping down awkwardly or twisting their ankle unexpectedly. While most mild and moderate sprains heal with rest and treatment, more severe sprains can lead to chronic ankle instability if you don’t take preventive steps. At Woodlands Center for...
About 10 million Americans struggle with carpal tunnel syndrome. The condition — which occurs when the wrist’s median nerve gets pinched inside the carpal tunnel, a narrow passageway surrounded by bones and ligaments — causes hand and wrist pain along with numbness, tingling, or weakness. Even though carpal tunnel syndrome...
About two-thirds of people experience shoulder pain at some point during their lives. While shoulder symptoms can have different causes, rotator cuff problems are a significant reason for painful shoulders, especially as you age. At Woodlands Center for Special Surgery in The Woodlands and Willis, Texas, our orthopaedic and sports...