Arms, Wrists, and Hands
The arms, wrists, and hands perform most of the active work of the upper body. The hand itself is made up of 19 bones. The small bones in the hand are known as the carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges. The wrist has 8 bones and the arms have three main bones: the upper arm bone (the humerus) and two lower ones named the radius and the ulna. The elbow joint is where the humerus joins the radius and the ulna. The arm also carries two important nerves – the ulnar and median nerves – that help to allow for movement and sensation the hands.
Conditions
Arthritis
Arthritis is a painful condition that affects the joints in the body. The word itself means inflamed (“itis”) joint (“arth”). Arthritis is often caused by wear and tear associated with age, but there are many different forms of the disease – even types of childhood arthritis.
Early identification of the sort of arthritis a patient has is important for successful treatment. After diagnosis, patients with arthritis should discuss with their provider about the non-surgical and surgical treatments available.
Conditions
Broken Bones (Trauma)
The Orthopaedics Trauma Team focuses on caring for patients with broken bones and dislocations due to injury.
The Trauma Team also specializes in treating post-traumatic deformity and bones that have not healed correctly.
Conditions
Hips
The hip is a ball and socket joint that allows significant mobility and freedom of movement. The upper part of the joint is formed by the pelvic bone and the lower part is the top of the femur bone. Numerous muscles from the spine to the knee produce motion in the hip. Problems in any of these areas can cause symptoms that could be called hip pain. Careful examination and diagnostic tests can help to locate and treat the source of the discomfort.
Note: Pain in the hip area can sometimes be caused by a spine problem and pain in the groin area is often a sign of one of the hip conditions listed below.
Conditions
Treatments
For an explanation of all our treatment options see our Joint Pain Treatment Options section.
Joint Replacement Program
The Joint Replacement Program at KSNR’s rehabilitationCenter in Delhi.
When you choose KSNR to help you with joint pain, you can trust in our experience. We offer:
We’re seeing an interesting shift in the age range of patients who experience joint pain – active yet aging baby boomers are often seen in our clinics. They all have the same need – to get back to the activities they enjoy without the fear of pain. Our team understands this and we share your goal to get back to your work and life.
Knees
The knee joint is the largest and one of the most commonly injured joints in the body. It is made up of the lower end of the thighbone (the femur), which rotates on the upper end of the shinbone (the tibia), and the kneecap (the patella), which slides in a groove on the end of the femur.
The knee also contains large ligaments (like the anterior cruciate ligament), which help control knee movement by connecting bones and bracing the joint against abnormal types of movement. Other parts, such as the articular and meniscus cartilage, cushion your knee or help it absorb shock as you bend, straighten, and put weigh on it. The collateral ligaments run along the sides of the knee and help limit sideways movement.
Conditions
Treatments
For an explanation of all our treatment options see our Joint Pain Treatment Options section.
Legs, Ankles, and Feet
The legs, ankles, and feet are made up of many bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments – the foot alone contains 28 bones and over 30 joints. The ankle has 14 bones, the lower leg has two main bones, the thicker tibia bone and the thinner fibula.
Above the knee is the longest bone in the body, the femur bone. Pain in either the leg, ankle, or foot can be caused by the types of the conditions listed below. Trauma from accidents or sports injuries represents a large proportion of the cases we treat.
Conditions
Physical therapy and exercise (rehabilitation medicine)
For some conditions your doctor may prescribe physical therapy and/or exercises in order to strengthen or increase the mobility of the muscles, ligaments, and tissues around the area of the injury or condition. Conditions that may be helped by physical therapy or exercise include arthritis, shoulder instability, and lower back pain. Many times, exercise and physical therapy are also prescribed after surgical treatment options to ensure a full recovery.
Physical therapy may be helpful and your physician will provide you with a prescription. You can schedule an appointment with one of our physical therapists or a physical therapist in your community. The physical therapist will develop an exercise program that meets your needs based on your physical ability, condition, and your physician’s diagnosis.
It is important to follow the exercises as prescribed by your physician or physical therapist to ensure the best results for recovery and healing. However, if you are still having problems, let your physician and physical therapist know right away and they will either try another treatment option or change your exercise routine.