At some point during your life, you’ll likely be affected by a hand, wrist or elbow condition. Most of the time these conditions heal on their own with rest but, occasionally, they are more persistent and require medical attention. Here are five of the most common conditions we see at Edward-Elmhurst Health.
Lena Williams, 56, is always on the move, whether it’s enjoying fun destination cruises with her family, dancing the night way in heels (she loves House Music and “Stepping”) or hustling through an airport to catch an international flight for work. But eight years ago, she noticed her knees were starting to give her quite … Continued
When Ariana Ikis, 17, first felt a twinge of shoulder pain while playing softball, she brushed it off. But eventually her pain progressed from a minor inconvenience to major discomfort. “I ended up with a constant sharp pain in my shoulder and, in time, it traveled down my arm to my elbow,” Ariana says. “Eventually … Continued
Until recently, advanced cancers in the abdominal cavity – such as appendix, colon, mesothelioma and ovary – were difficult to treat effectively. But thanks to hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy – known as HIPEC – people with these cancers are experiencing better treatment outcomes. During HIPEC, surgeons remove as much of the cancerous tissue as possible before … Continued
Almost everyone – nearly 80 percent of the American population – is affected by back pain at some point. Its impact on your overall wellbeing is huge – it can affect everything from simple self-care, to your job, to how you interact with your family and friends. When your back is compromised, so is your … Continued
Sometimes conservative treatments aren’t enough to cure back issues. But you don’t have to live with pain. For some people, surgery may be an option. The type of surgery that’s right for you depends on what’s causing your pain. Here are three common procedures: Microdiscectomy – This type of surgery can help relieve low back … Continued
When your hip or knee joints hurt, even the simplest daily activities are difficult. Over time, this can lead to missed work, lower activity levels and social isolation. Fortunately, there are things you can do to reduce pain and stay active. The number one cause of joint pain is osteoarthritis, a condition that affects about … Continued
Before undergoing joint replacement surgery, patients usually ask if it will reduce pain and improve mobility. They want to know if they’ll be able to get back to doing their favorite physical activities. Most of the time the answer is yes – as long as they commit to post-surgical rehabilitation to regain strength, mobility and … Continued
Hip or knee joint replacement surgery is considered the last line of treatment for joint pain. For some people, it’s the only way to alleviate arthritis-related pain that significantly affects daily activities, such as walking up and down stairs, putting on shoes and socks, and getting in and out of a car. If you find … Continued
Advances in technology are allowing more patients with heart disease to undergo successful treatment. These new devices and procedures make it possible to treat more people than we could have 10 years ago. We’re now able to treat them less invasively and at a lower risk, which improves patients’ recovery and quality of life. With … Continued