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Does cracking knuckles cause arthritis?

December 2, 2024 by Tayla Holman

As much as 54% of the population cracks their knuckles. But does cracking knuckles cause arthritis, or is it just a misconception?

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Easy spine-strengthening exercises to improve ...

September 27, 2024 by Emily Paulsen

Spine-strengthening exercises can help prevent back pain and counteract some of the health risks of sitting for long periods of time.

Treating nerve injuries with new surgical procedures

July 12, 2024 by Jennifer Delliskave

Surgical techniques to treat a neuroma, including scaffolding, nerve repair, and nerve transfer.

tags: nerve , nerve damage , nerve injury , neuroma , scaffolding

Surgical innovations for managing residual and...

July 12, 2024 by Jennifer Delliskave

Surgical procedure to reduce chance of Phantom Limb and Residual Limb Pain after amputation.

tags: amputation , phantom limb

Tackling tendinitis and trigger finger

July 12, 2024 by Jennifer Kelliskave

Tendinitis and trigger finger causes stiffness and pain. There are effective treatments to regain functionality and alleviate discomfort.

tags: finger pain , tendinitis , trigger finger

Common pickleball injuries and how to treat them

July 3, 2024 by Tayla Holman

Pickleball has become the fastest-growing sport in the country, but the increase in participation has also led to a rise in pickleball injuries...

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Dupuytren disease: A treatable genetic hand problem

February 28, 2024 by Jennifer Delliskave

Dupuytren disease pulls fingers into a permanently bent position. This condition is treatable.

Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS): Less...

February 9, 2024 by Jennifer Delliskave

Minimally invasive spine surgery has smaller surgical incisions, less damage to muscle and bone, and faster recovery.

tags: back surgery , spine

Benefits of ankle replacement surgery

September 25, 2023 by Tayla Holman

Ankle replacement surgery may not be as common as knee or hip replacement, but it can help people with advanced ankle arthritis regain mobility...

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Carpal tunnel syndrome

June 19, 2023

The physician creates one tiny incision at the wrist (it doesn’t even require a stitch). Then, using live ultrasound images to visualize the ...

Non-surgical pain relief for neck pain

June 12, 2023

Bothersome neck pain not only irritates and annoys but can greatly interfere with daily life. Fortunately, there are a variety of ways to alleviate...

Spine surgery

June 5, 2023

If Dr. Brandon Kelly, neurosurgeon at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC), could give just one piece of advice to spine surgery patients...

Migraine and muscle pain relief using botox

May 29, 2023

To relax spastic muscles, highly trained physicians can inject Botox into the constricted muscles, providing a targeted treatment option that...

Plasma-rich platelet therapy

May 1, 2023

Platelet-rich plasma therapy works well for chronic tennis elbow, rotator cuff and Achilles’ tendon injuries, as well as mild to moderate arthritis...