Tendinitis

Tendinitis (tendonitis) is an inflamed tendon, often in the shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee or heel. Read about symptoms, treatment and prevention

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Tendinopathy

Tendinopathy is a painful condition that occurs with overuse or injury of tendons. Read about symptoms, treatment, prevention and when to see a doctor.

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Achilles tendon injuries

The Achilles tendon is the thick cord you can feel above the back of your heel. Find out about Achilles tendon injuries and how to prevent them.

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Ganglion cyst

A ganglion cyst is a collection of fluid on a joint or tendon. Learn about the cause, symptoms and treatment of ganglion cysts.

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Shoulder pain

Shoulder pain has many different causes. The pain may occur in the joint itself, or in the many muscles, tendons and ligaments in the shoulders.

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Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH)

Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is where your ligaments and tendons harden. Treatment is medicine, exercise and physiotherapy..

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Surgery for tennis elbow

Tennis elbow is caused by wear and tear of the tendons on the outside of your elbow. 9 in 10 people heal within a year without any treatment. The main benefit of surgery is to get relief from the symptoms more quickly.

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Trigger finger release

Trigger finger is a condition where your finger jams or gets stiff. If treatment with steroid injections has failed, surgery should allow your finger to move freely.

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Surgery for de Quervain's disease

De Quervain’s disease causes pain when you move your wrist and thumb, and usually a tender swelling at the base of your thumb. If treatment with steroid injections has failed, surgery should relieve your pain.

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Heel pain

A lot of people suffer from heel pain. Find out how to treat heel pain, self-care options and when to seek medical attention from a specialist.

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Calf pain

Calf pain is often caused by muscle strain or cramps due to exercise, dehydration or mineral deficiency. But it can signal something more serious.

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Tennis elbow

Tennis elbow affects the outside of your elbow. Find out more about the symptoms, causes and treatments, and how to prevent tennis elbow.

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Rotator cuff injury

Read about the symptoms, causes and treatments for rotator cuff injuries - a common cause of shoulder pain in active people and older people.

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Bones, muscles and joints

Bones, muscles and joints make up the musculoskeletal system. Learn more about their function as well as conditions and injuries that affect them.

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Bursitis

Bursitis is the inflammation of the fluid-filled cushions (bursae) close to our joints, for example, the hip, elbow, knee, heel or shoulder.

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Sprains and strains

Sprains and strains are common injuries. Learn symptoms, causes, first-aid treatment, when to seek medical attention and how they are diagnosed.

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Knee injuries

It can be easy to injure your knee and cause a strain or sprain. Find out how knee injuries are treated and can be managed at home.

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Sever's disease

Sever's disease is a common cause of heel pain in children. It affects children 8 – 14 years of age. Find out more about the symptoms and treatment.

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Carpal tunnel syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful disorder caused by compression of a nerve in the wrist. Learn about the different causes, symptoms and treatments.

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Massage therapy guide

Through manipulating the body's soft tissues, massage therapists can help manage a range of conditions. Learn more about the different types of massage.

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Clubfoot

Clubfoot is when one or both of your baby's feet are pointed and twisted. Some babies are born with it. Clubfoot does not hurt and can be treated.

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Remedial massage

Remedial massage can help relieve problems with muscles that are damaged, knotted, tense or immobile. Learn about the benefits of remedial massage.

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Excision of a ganglion

A ganglion is a lump under your skin that contains fluid, it is not serious. If it is causing trouble, your surgeon can remove it.

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Steroid (corticosteroid) injection

Steroid injections (corticosteroids) can be used to reduce inflammation. Learn how steroid joint injections work and the side effects to look out for.

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Hip pain

Hip pain is very common. Learn more about the signs, symptoms, and treatments for hip pain and when to seek medical attention.

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Whiplash

Whiplash is a neck injury from sudden head movement. Learn about causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention. See a doctor if symptoms persist.

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Shoulder surgery (rotator cuff)

Rotator-cuff problems can cause pain and weakness in your shoulder. An operation can help to reduce any pain and get back some strength in your shoulder.

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Surgery for problems of the small toes

If you have problems with your small toes that are causing pressure and pain, surgery should straighten your toes and help make your foot fit more comfortably into a normal shoe.

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Organ transplants

Organ transplants involve removing an organ from a donor and putting it into someone who may be very ill or dying. Find out what's involved here.

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Arthroscopy of the wrist

An arthroscopy of your wrist allows your surgeon to diagnose and treat problems affecting the joint, without the need for a large cut on the skin.

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