Many people are not aware that smoking often leads to poorer outcomes from orthopaedic surgery. Smokers also have a higher rate of complications after surgery than nonsmokers. In fact, smoking may be the single most important factor in postoperative complications.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
If you have pain, weakness or numbness in your back, neck or hands, measuring the speed and degree of electrical activity in your muscles and nerves can help your doctor make a proper diagnosis. This process is called electrodiagnostic testing.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Cubital tunnel syndrome can cause an aching pain on the inside of your elbow. Most symptoms, however, occur in the hand. Numbness and tingling in the ring and little fingers are common symptoms of ulnar nerve entrapment. These symptoms may come and go.| orthoinfo.aaos.org