Bones, Joints & Muscles: Causes & Risks

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - What Increases Your Risk

Carpal tunnel syndrome can result from any combination of health conditions and physical activities that increase pressure on the median nerve as it passes through the wrist. Risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome include:

Bunions - Cause

Bunions may be caused by foot mechanics that result in too much pressure on the big toe joint (metatarsophalangeal joint). An abnormal foot motion called excessive pronation, having certain foot shapes such as flatfoot, and wearing sh

Bunions - What Increases Your Risk

You are at increased risk for having bunions if you:

Dupuytren's Disease - What Increases Your Risk

You are at an increased risk of developing Dupuytren's disease if you:

Stuve-Wiedemann Syndrome

Melorheostosis

Hip Fracture - Topic Overview

A hip fracture is more than a broken bone. If you are older, breaking your hip can mean a major change in your life. You will likely need surgery, and it can take as long as a year to recover. Activity and physical therapy can help y