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How do you know if you have a sprained wrist, and how do we treat this condition? Find out from Dr. Terrell Joseph, Orthopaedic Surgeon in Vail, Colorado.

A meniscus tear occurs in the rubbery knee cartilage that cushions the shinbone from the thighbone. The meniscus can tear with forceful twisting or rotation of the knee. Pain, swelling, stiffness, and difficulty extending the knee are symptoms. Treatment includes rest, ice, pain relievers, and physical therapy. Less commonly, surgery may be required.

An ACL Tear is a common injury that often needs to be surgically repaired. Luckily, this surgery has a very high rate of success.

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome is a condition that involves pressure or stretching of the ulnar nerve (also known as the “funny bone” nerve), which can cause numbness or tingling in the ring and small fingers, pain in the forearm, and/or weakness in the hand.

De Quervain's tenosynovitis - The main symptoms are pain and tenderness in the wrist, often below the base of the thumb. Treatment may include medication, physical therapy, or in rare cases surgery. Treatment is generally successful when begun early.

Tennis elbow causes, symptoms and treatments. Learn more - http://vsortho.com/common-conditions/elbow-injuries

Wrist injury causes, symptoms and treatments.

Dr. Joseph with Vail Summit Orthopaedics discusses ski and snowboard injuries that occur on the mountain. He says the best advice is "to always know your surroundings."