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Neck pain can be caused by many things — but it is most often related to getting older. Like the rest of the body, the disks and joints in the neck (cervical spine) slowly degenerate as we age. Cervical spondylosis, commonly called arthritis of the neck, is the medical term for these age-related, wear-and-tear

Dupuytren disease is a condition characterized by the development of nodules, cords, and drawing in of the skin on the palm of the hand. When Dupuytren disease becomes a quality of life issue, treatment options to consider are percutaneous needle release (aponeurotomy), collagenase injection, and open

This is an injury to the ligament on the side of the knuckle of the thumb.Most people report swelling or tenderness over the base of the thumb and difficulty with pinching between the thumb and index finger.Partial tears can be treated conservatively with ice, NSAIDS or acetaminophen, and a splint/cast.

Ganglions are cysts filled with fluid that comes from a joint or tendon sheath. It is not uncommon for these lumps to change size; sometimes they will even spontaneously disappear.They can cause pain and limitation of motion.Aspiration and injection of steroid may be helpful. If the lump is bothersome,

The acromioclavicular joint is a joint at the end of your collar bone. It can be injured in a variety of ways but the most common mechanism is direct trauma from a fall onto the shoulder during contact sports. The joint can also be injured from a fall onto an outstretched arm. . Most patients experience

Shoulder impingement is the rubbing of a prominent acromion onto the rotator cuff. It commonly manifests as pain with overhead motion.This condition is most commonly treated with physical therapy, injections and NSAIDs. If these therapies fail, in rare cases it may require surgical decompression.

This condition involves repeated dislocation the humeral head out of its normal location in the glenoid and either slips back or must be put back in its native position to match the socket. It is initially treated by physical therapy but patients with recurrent dislocations and younger active patients

A labral tear results when there is injury to the cartilaginous ring that surrounds the glenoid. This cartilage acts as a bumper to stabilize the humeral head in the center of the glenoid and prevent subluxation or dislocation. It can be torn with traumatic dislocations or with overuse injuries such

The labrum, an O-ring type structure made of fibrocartilage that lines the rim of the hip socket (acetabulum) can tear from wear and tear over the years, trauma, or bone spurs. Most patients complain of groin pain with walking or twisting, or catching sensations. The usual work-up consists of a history,

This condition is basically an overuse injury of the elbow and is commonly called tennis elbow. The tendons on the outside of the elbow attached to the forearm muscles become inflamed and there may be tearing or scarring. This causes pain on the outside of the elbow. Disclaimer: The information