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Hand and wrist pain can be incredibly frustrating. It limits your ability to type, grip objects, or even button your shirt. When that stiffness or tingling starts to set in, many people wonder: is this just a sign of getting older, or is it something specific like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
It’s a startling sensation: you’re walking through the grocery store or stepping off a curb when, suddenly, your leg gives way. That feeling of “buckling” or “giving out” is more than just a momentary stumble; in the orthopedic world, we refer to this as knee instability. While it might feel
There are few things more frustrating than settling into bed for a good night’s rest, only to be woken up at 2:00 AM by a throbbing ache or a tingling “pins and needles” sensation in your hand. You shake your hand out, adjust your pillow, and try to drift back
As the year winds down, December is the perfect time to check in on your orthopedic health. Whether you’ve been dealing with ongoing joint pain, a nagging injury, or you simply want to move into the new year feeling better, a little planning now can make a big difference later.
Traveling during the holidays is exciting, but long flights, car rides, and heavy bags can make joint pain and painful joints much worse. If you live with arthritis or joint inflammation, even a short trip can leave you feeling stiff and sore. With a few simple habits, you can stay
October in Little Rock is arguably the best time of the year. Between the crisp air at the Arkansas State Fair and the winding paths of the Arkansas Corn Maze, there is no shortage of ways to get into the fall spirit. But as we trade our summer gear for
If you cannot reach a shelf or fasten a seatbelt without wincing, you may be dealing with frozen shoulder. Also called adhesive capsulitis, this condition tightens the capsule that surrounds the shoulder joint. Motion fades, everyday tasks get tricky, and sleep can suffer. The upside is that most people improve
When people hear “sports medicine,” they often think of physical therapy, athletic trainers, or injury clinics at schools. But sports medicine also includes a highly specialized group of surgeons—sports orthopedic surgeons—trained to diagnose and surgically treat injuries to bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments, especially in the shoulder, knee, and hip.
When you or your child gets hurt, deciding between the emergency room or urgent care can be stressful—especially when you’re in pain or worried about making the right choice. The truth is, for many bone, joint, and muscle injuries, OrthoArkansas Orthopedic Urgent Care is your fastest, most effective, and most
Why Your Elbow Hurts—and Why It Matters Modern life keeps our elbows busy: firing a serve on the tennis court, finishing a pitch on the baseball mound, even lifting groceries. Repetitive stress or a sudden twist can inflame tendons, pinch nerves, or damage ligaments—turning every daily task into a chore.
Persistent joint pain. Morning stiffness. Fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest. These symptoms might seem minor—but they could be signs of an underlying rheumatic condition that can be solved with our rheumatology services. At OrthoArkansas, our rheumatology providers specialize in diagnosing and managing autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. If you’re wondering
1. MEET YOUR ELBOW: A QUICK ANATOMY LESSON Your elbow is more than a simple “hinge.” Three bones (humerus, radius, ulna) connect with smooth cartilage so you can bend and twist. Strong tendons anchor forearm muscles to the bony bumps on each side—one outside (lateral) and one inside (medial). Tiny