No hace falta que sea un jugador de tenis para tener codo de tenista. Se produce cuando los tendones del codo se inflaman. Esta inflamación ocurre por el uso excesivo de los tendones al hacer actividades que requieren movimientos repetitivos. Un golpe directo en el codo también puede aumentar las posibilidades de tener codo de tenista, aunque no suele ser frecuente. El codo es la unión del húmero, el hueso grande en la parte superior del brazo, con el radio y el cúbito, dos huesos en la parte inferior del brazo o el antebrazo. A cada lado y casi sobre la punta del codo, hay dos protuberancias llamadas epicóndilos laterales. El término médico para codo de tenista es epicondilitis lateral.
Arthritis in the lower back and pelvic area can cause pain and loss of motion. See how this arthritis develops, who's at risk, and what treatments can help.
Scoliosis is a condition that causes the spine to curve sideways. It can develop during childhood or adolescence and can range from mild to severe. This video explains how scoliosis occurs and what treatments are available.
An ankle sprain is one of the most common sports injuries. It occurs when your foot turns in on itself, stretching and weakening the ligaments that bridge the ankle and foot bones. This video explains the possible causes, recommended treatment, and what you can do to prevent a sprain.
Osteoarthritis most commonly affects the knees, hips, spine, and other weight-bearing joints in the body. Sometimes called the "wear and tear" arthritis, advancing age is a risk factor, but so are obesity and severe injury to the joint. This video discusses the symptoms, treatment, and steps you can take to minimize pain from osteoarthritis.
