Joint Health

In general, the first symptom is swelling at the tip of the elbow. Considerable swelling can occur even without pain. Motion of the elbow usually is normal unless there is a significant amount of swelling. Redness or warmth of the skin, tenderness of the... Full Answer

Small fluid-filled sacs called bursae cushion the movement of bones against muscle, skin, or tendons. Bursitis occurs when one or more of these sacs become inflamed. Irritation from prolonged kneeling can result in knee bursitis involving either... Full Answer

To check for knee bursitis, your doctor gently presses on the skin over the bursa to detect tenderness. He or she may inject a bit of local anesthetic into the sac. If the pain disappears, that's strong evidence of bursitis. You may need imaging... Full Answer

Your doctor will examine your shoulder to assess range of motion, stability and strength. Although soft tissues cannot be seen on X-rays, X-rays can help eliminate other possible causes of your pain, such as bone spurs and arthritis. MRI imaging... Full Answer

Bursitis occurs in the shoulder as inflammation and swelling of the bursa between the rotator cuff and the part of the shoulder blade known as the acromion. Pain along the front and side of the shoulder is the most common symptom, along with... Full Answer

Compartment syndrome is a serious problem of increased pressure in an extremity usually associated with trauma, burns, or crush injury. The increased pressure may lead to cessation of blood flow, nerve injury, and muscle atrophy. It can be suspected... Full Answer

Compartment syndrome is a very serious medical condition in which there is an increased pressure in the muscles. This may lead to muscle and nerve damage and obstruct blood flow to the specific location. The causes of the compartment syndrome can occur... Full Answer

The treatment for compartment syndrome is early diagnosis with immediate surgical intervention! Fasciotomies are performed, releasing the tissue through several layers of tissue including the skin, subcutaneous fat, down through the fascia which relieve... Full Answer

In general compartment syndrome is not always preventable. However, early detection and immediate surgical decompression (fasciotomy) may reduce the complications including muscle atrophy, nerve injury and vascular insufficiency. Trauma to an extremity,... Full Answer

Any injury or trauma to the muscle tissue can lead to rhabdomyolysis. Possible causes include heatstroke, illegal drug use, seizures, and intense exercise. When damage to the muscle occurs, pieces of the muscle, called myoglobin, may leak into the blood... Full Answer