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Neuropathy Conditions

Neuropathy, also known as nerve damage, can develop from a variety of conditions. When neurons are damaged, they are unable to communicate with one another. As a result, the brain cannot communicate with the nerves, making it difficult to do things that were once easy.

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Autonomic Neuropathy

Damage to nerves that control autonomic bodily functions such as blood sugar, blood pressure, digestion, heart rate, or bowel movements.

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Peripheral Neuropathy

Nerve damage that is focused on the outside of the brain and near the peripheral nerves also known as the spinal cord. This can impact hand and feet circulation, and create weakness, numbness, or pain.

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Proximal Neuropathy

Proximal neuropathy is a rare form of neuropathy that occurs when the nerves in your hips, thighs, or buttocks are damaged. It usually only affects one side of your body. Although only seen in rare cases, it can spread to both sides.

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Diabetic Neuropathy 

Neuropathy due to a diabetic condition that causes high blood sugar (glucose), which can lead to damaged blood vessels and nerves over time.

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Focal Neuropathy

Focal neuropathy is a common form of neuropathy that refers to the compression of a specific nerve.

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Foot and Ankle Arthritis

Foot and Ankle Arthritis Arthritis is the inflammation of the joints and the swelling of the soft tissue. This is extremely common in adults over

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Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Tarsal tunnel syndrome develops when an injury or an existing condition causes compression of the tibial nerve. These tibial nerves run through

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Peroneal Nerve Compression

Peroneal Nerve Injury Peroneal nerve injuries occur when the peroneal nerve is damaged, leading to leg pain in the knees and lower extremities. This condition

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Fractures

Fractures A fracture is a break or crack, typically in the bone. Fractures are generally caused by an injury that cracks the bone, but stress

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Bunion

Bunions Bunions, also known as hallux valgus, are growths or enlargements of the toe bones that form at the joints, producing a visible protrusion. They

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Hammer Toe

Hammer Toe Hammertoe is a deformity in one of the toes in which the toe is bent at the middle joint. Conditions such as hammertoe

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Knee Conditions

Repetitive stress on the knee joint can cause sprains, strains, fractures, or tears. Regular wear and tear, pressure from athletic activities, and aging may cause knee conditions.

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Hip Conditions

Whether you are dealing with fractures, dislocations, labral tears, sprains, soft tissue inflammation, strains, we have a variety of treatment options for your hip condition.

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Fractures

Shoulder Fracture Since the shoulder joint attaches the arms to the body, it withstands a lot of stress throughout daily activities. The shoulder is made

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Other Shoulder Conditions

Other Shoulder Conditions Other Common Shoulder Problems Include Sprains, Strains, and Bursitis Shoulder arthritis, rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder, and fractures are among the most

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome describes a painful condition that affects the wrist joints. Also known as medial nerve compression, carpal tunnel syndrome is

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Duputryn’s Contracture

Dupuytren’s Contracture Dupuytren’s disease, or Dupuytren’s contracture, is a condition that causes severe hand deformity by tightening the fascia in the hand. The fascia is

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Trigger Finger

Trigger Finger Trigger finger, or stenosing tenosynovitis, is a hand deformity where a finger becomes stuck in a bent position. As the name implies, it

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Tennis Elbow

Lateral Epicondylitis – Tennis Elbow Lateral epicondylitis, also known as tennis elbow, is a repetitive motion injury that causes elbow pain and limited range of

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