De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is a term used to describe a painful condition in the base of the thumb and wrist joint. The main tendon in the thumb which aides in motion such as giving a “thumbs up” can get swollen or hypertrophy causing increased pressure on the protective sheath encapsulating these tendons. If swelling is present, this could be due to inflammation which can cause significant and debilitating pain. The repetitive nature of making motions like creating a fist,

Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among women, and with this, the rise in surgery to remove breast tissue, known a mastectomy or lumpectomy, is increasing as well. Some females are opting to remove breast tissue prophylactically due to a predisposition in their genes putting them at higher risk of getting breast cancer. Individuals who are diagnosed with breast cancer that require surgical intervention can sometimes recover from the surgery with complications. Some c