IN 1880, in the Archives of Medicine, a paper appeared under the title, "Acroparesthesia," by Dr. J. J. Putnam, at that time "electrician" to the Outpatient Department of the Massachusetts General ...

Bausch + Lomb Corporation issued a recall for multiple models of eye implants in its enVista platform after "an increased number of reports of toxic anterior segment syndrome (TASS)," per the recall.

Believe it or not, these sneakers, loafers, and sandals combine comfort and style for the perfect travel shoe. Rosie Marder, a New York-based writer for Travel + Leisure, specializes in finding ...

The epidemiological evidence of an association between computer use and CTS is inconsistent. All 8 studies identified in this review that examined the association between computer work and CTS had ...

What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve of the wrist. This compression or pressure causes you to feel pain, numbness and tingling in all ...

It can feel like a bunched-up sock even though your sock is flat. 5. Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome When the tibial nerve in the ankle becomes compressed or irritated, it can lead to tarsal tunnel syndrome, ...

Objective Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common compressive focal mononeuropathy, and the increased incidence in postmenopausal and pregnant women suggests its association with oestrogen.

Ulnar nerve entrapment is a common neuropathy that affects a specific location. It's second only to carpal tunnel syndrome among this focused type. Treatment includes lifestyle changes and ...

As foot and ankle specialists, our team at BIDMC treats anything that affects the foot, ankle and lower leg from tendonitis to fractures, arthritis, and deformities. To make an appointment at our ...