Monthly Archive: February 2017

What Is Tennis Elbow & What Causes Tennis Elbow? The condition is also known as lateral epicondylitis (inflammation of the outside elbow bone). Tennis elbow often occurs as a result of strenuous overuse of...

The bones of people with osteoporosis become thin and weak. The word osteo comes from the Greek osteon meaning bone, while porosis comes from the Greek poros meaning hole, passage. According to Medilexicon’s medical...

A sprained ankle is a very common injury. Approximately 25,000 people experience it each day. A sprained ankle can happen to athletes and non-athletes, children and adults. It can happen when you take part...

What is a thigh nerve problem (Meralgia Paresthetica)? An irritation of one of the nerves that goes to your upper, outer thigh can cause numbness or pain. This condition is called meralgia paresthetica. Cauces...

What is elbow bursitis? A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion between tendons, bones, and skin. Irritation or inflammation of a bursa is called bursitis. The point of the elbow...