What is Tendon Repair Tendon repair is surgery to fix a tendon that is torn (ruptured). The repair is done by reconnecting the torn ends of the tendon. Tendons are like cords, and they connect muscles to bones. Tendons that commonly rupture and need surgical repair include those in the: Knee area (patellar tendon or quadriceps tendon). Elbow …
What is Tennis Elbow (lateral epicondylitis) Tennis elbow is inflammation of tendons in your outer forearm, near your elbow. Tendons are tissues that connect muscle to bone. When you have tennis elbow, inflammation affects the tendons that you use to bend your wrist and move your hand up. Inflammation occurs in the lower part of …
What is Tenosynovitis Tenosynovitis is inflammation of a tendon and the sleeve of tissue that covers the tendon (tendon sheath). A tendon is a cord of tissue that connects muscle to bone. Normally, a tendon slides smoothly inside its tendon sheath. Tenosynovitis limits movement of the tendon and surrounding tissues, which may cause pain and …
What is Tension Headache in Children A tension headache is a feeling of pain, pressure, or aching in the head that is often felt over the front and sides of the head. The pain can be dull, or it can feel tight (constricting). There are two types of tension headache: Episodic tension headache. This is …
What is Tension Headache? Tension headache is pain, pressure, or aching in your head. Tension headaches can last from 30 minutes to several days. Follow these instructions at home: Managing pain Take over-the-counter and prescription medicines only as told by your doctor. When you have a headache, lie down in a dark, quiet room. If …
Testicular Self Exam – How to do? Testicular self exam is looking at and feeling your testicles for unusual lumps or swelling. Swelling, lumps, or pain can be caused by: Injuries. Puffiness, redness, and soreness (inflammation). Infection. Extra fluids around your testicle (hydrocele). Twisted testicles (testicular torsion). Cancer of the testicle (testicular cancer). Why is …
Testicular Torsion in Children Testicular torsion is a twisting of the spermatic cord, artery, and vein that go to the testicle. This twisting prevents blood from reaching the testicle. Testicular torsion is a medical emergency. The testicle can usually be saved if the torsion is treated within 4–6 hours from the time the twisting started. …