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Sep 9, 2026NewTarsal tunnel syndrome: nerve compression in the ankle and foot
Burning, tingling, or numbness on the sole of the foot is easy to blame on plantar fasciitis or tired feet — but it can be a pinched nerve behind the inner ankle. What the evidence shows about diagnosis and when surgery helps.
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Cervical radiculopathy: when a nerve in the neck is pinched
Pain, numbness, or weakness radiating from the neck into the shoulder, arm, or hand usually means a compressed nerve root, not just muscle strain. What the evidence shows about the Spurling test, and how a collar, physiotherapy, and surgery compare.
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Cubital tunnel syndrome: when the "funny bone" nerve won't settle down
Numbness in the ring and little fingers after bending the elbow is often written off as sleeping funny — but it's the second most common nerve entrapment in the arm. How it's graded, diagnosed, and what the evidence says about splints versus surgery.
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Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a curve that's found, not felt
Most teens with scoliosis have no pain — the curve is usually found on a school screening or by a parent noticing uneven shoulders. What the evidence shows about who progresses, and how bracing, exercise, and surgery compare.
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Distal radius fracture: the broken wrist, explained
A fall onto an outstretched hand is the most common way this bone breaks — and the injury looks very different in a teenager than in an older adult with thinning bone. What the evidence shows about classification, casting versus surgery, and rehabilitation.
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Morton's neuroma: the burning pain in the ball of the foot
A sharp, burning pain between the third and fourth toes that feels like walking on a pebble is often Morton's neuroma. What the evidence shows about clinical diagnostic tests, corticosteroid injection outcomes, and the trade-offs between surgical approaches.
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Osgood-Schlatter disease: growing pains in the adolescent knee
A tender bump below the kneecap in an active, growing teenager is often Osgood-Schlatter disease, not something more serious. What the evidence shows about how common it is, conservative care, and when dextrose injection or surgery come into play.
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De Quervain's tenosynovitis: the thumb-side wrist pain behind "mommy thumb"
Pain at the base of the thumb that flares with gripping or lifting a child is often De Quervain's tenosynovitis, not arthritis. What the evidence shows about splinting, corticosteroid injection response rates, and when surgical release is warranted.
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Shoulder instability: when the joint won't stay put
A shoulder that slips or dislocates once is likely to do it again — especially in younger, active patients. What the evidence shows about immobilization versus early stabilization, and Bankart repair versus the Latarjet procedure.
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Aug 31, 2026Lumbar spinal stenosis: why walking gets harder with age
Leg pain that builds up with walking and eases when you lean forward or sit down is the hallmark of a narrowing spinal canal. What the evidence shows about physical therapy, epidural injections, and when surgery helps.
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Aug 30, 2026Trigger finger: causes, diagnosis, and treatment
A finger that catches, clicks, or locks isn't just a mechanical nuisance — it's strongly linked to diabetes. What the evidence shows about splinting, corticosteroid injection, and percutaneous versus open release.
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Aug 28, 2026Stress fractures: when bone can't keep up
A stress fracture is the end point of weeks of bone breaking down faster than it can rebuild. How doctors tell a low-risk fracture from a high-risk one, and what the evidence shows about rest, imaging, and treatment.
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Aug 27, 2026Bunions (hallux valgus): causes, diagnosis, and treatment
A bony bump at the base of the big toe is one of the most common foot complaints worldwide. What the evidence shows about X-ray grading, conservative care, and when surgery is considered.
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Aug 25, 2026Osteoporosis and bone health
Bone loss usually causes no pain or warning sign until a wrist, hip, or spine fractures from a fall that shouldn't have broken a healthy bone. What the evidence shows about screening, DEXA scoring, and treatment.
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Aug 21, 2026Plica syndrome: when a knee fold causes pain
Catching or clicking on the inner knee that doesn't show up clearly on MRI is often a thickened synovial plica. What the evidence shows about clinical diagnosis, physiotherapy, and arthroscopic resection.
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Aug 17, 2026Frozen shoulder: understanding adhesive capsulitis
A stiff, painful shoulder that gradually locks up over months — and why diabetes changes the picture. What the evidence shows about watchful waiting, physical therapy, and when surgery is warranted.
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Aug 10, 2026Return to sport after ACL reconstruction
"When can I play again?" A date on the calendar isn't a safe answer on its own. What strength testing, hop symmetry, and psychological readiness show about a truly ready knee.
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Anesthesia choices for hip and knee replacement
Spinal versus general anesthesia is a real decision with its own trade-offs. What the evidence shows about complications, recovery, and who isn't a candidate for a spinal.
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Knee arthroscopy: what it is and when it helps
One of the most common orthopedic procedures — and one of the most over-applied. Where the evidence is strong, and where a degenerative meniscal tear may be better served by a structured non-surgical trial first.
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Patellar and quadriceps tendon rupture
A sudden inability to straighten the knee after a stumble or awkward landing is often a torn extensor mechanism — and it's frequently missed on the first exam.
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Avascular necrosis of the hip
AVN can start as vague groin pain in someone in their 30s or 40s and, left untreated, end in collapse of the joint. What causes the blood supply to fail, and what the evidence shows about treatment.
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Blood clot (DVT) prevention after joint replacement
Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism are the complications patients worry about most after hip and knee replacement. Why the risk exists and what the trial evidence shows.
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Non-surgical management of knee osteoarthritis
Most people with knee osteoarthritis never need a replacement. What the evidence actually supports — and doesn't — before surgery is on the table.
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Jul 30, 2026LCL injury of the knee: diagnosis and treatment
The lateral collateral ligament is injured far less often than the ACL or MCL — which is exactly why it's frequently missed. Most sprains heal on their own; a smaller number need a different conversation.
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Jul 25, 2026Hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)
FAI is one of the most common causes of hip pain in active adults under 50 — and one of the most commonly misdiagnosed as a "groin strain." What cam and pincer impingement are, and what the trial evidence shows.
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