Monthly Archive: February 2017

What is trigeminal neuralgia? Trigeminal neuralgia is nerve pain in the face, teeth, mouth, or nose. Attacks of pain may occur on one or both sides of the face. Trigeminal neuralgia is also called...

What is trigger finger? Trigger finger is a problem with the hand that makes it hard for you to straighten one or more fingers after you bend them. The medical term for trigger finger...

What is a tendon injury? Tendons are strong bands of connective tissue that attach muscle to bone. When a tendon is acutely injured it is called a strain. Tendonitis is when a tendon is...

What is a triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) injury? A triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) injury is a tear of ligaments or cartilage in the wrist. The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) is a small piece of...

What is chronic ankle laxity? Chronic ankle laxity is looseness and instability of the ankle joint. Cauces of chronic ankle laxity? Chronic ankle laxity occurs because of previous ankle injuries. Ankles that have become...