Upper Body Injuries
Are those who work long hours on a computer more likely to be affected by carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)?
Many workers in the field believe that this is true. We believe that patients can avoid these repetitive use injuries by rotating
their duties such that they can rest their hands for a period of time during the day. Ergonomically designed keyboards are also available.
Remember, most CTS is related to hormonal changes such as menopause, pregnancy, thyroid disease and diabetes. Other causes are
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and fractures.
If a cast is not put on my little boy's broken arm, could it heal improperly and cause problems in the future?
That depends on the location of the fracture. Most importantly, if the fracture is in poor position and needs to be set, it can.
Fortunately though most kids' fractures are benign, because as the bone grows - it will grow itself straight. This is called
remodeling. It does not occur in adults.
My children are on a swim team and most frequently perform the "butterfly" stroke. But, I heard that this type of activity could
result in shoulder problems later. Is this true and are there any sports more likely to cause future damage over others if begun young?
No, there is no evidence of a particular stroke or sport more likely than others to cause injury to the developing joints, tendons
or muscles of children.
