class="pagetitle"> Musculoskeletal
Numb Fingers and Sore Arms: Why My Coffee Cup is Hard to Hold
Presented by: Amy Ladd, MD
Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
Stanford University Medical Center
April 29, 2010
Lecture Overview:
Numbness in hands is usually caused by irritation or compression of a nerve in the arms, hands, or fingers.
Repetitive movements can put pressure on the nerves of the wrist and elbow, causing numbness, tingling, or pain.
Certain movements can inflame the tendons, which also […]
Management of Low Back Pain
Presented by: Michael S. Leong, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Anesthesia
Stanford University Medical Center
April 22, 2009
Lecture Overview:
Eighty percent of Americans will experience lower back pain at some point in their life. It’s the second most common disability, after colds
Most lower back pain resolves itself with nonsurgical treatment, such as physical therapy and exercise
New clinical guidelines […]
Pelvic Floor Disorders
Presented by: Craig Comiter, MD
Associate Professor, Urology
Kim Rhoads, MD
Assistant Professor, Surgery
Eric Sokol, MD
Assistant Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology
May 14, 2009
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Lecture Overview:
Pelvic floor disorders, including incontinence and prolapse, are extremely common
Causes range from genetics and gender to pregnancy, hysterectomy, obesity, and age
Fecal […]
Shoulder Injuries of the Senior Athlete
Presented by: Timothy McAdams, MD
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
Stanford University Medical Center
August 12, 2009
Lecture Overview
The most common shoulder injuries in older athletes are instability, stiff shoulder, and rotator cuff tears.
A loose shoulder can result from injury or as a natural condition and can lead to dislocation. A dislocated shoulder should be checked […]
