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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

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Lou Gehrig's disease is a disorder that's also called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. Amyotrophic means that the muscles have lost their nourishment.

Facet Syndrome

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Facet syndrome occurs when the zygapophyseal joints from the second cervical vertebra in the neck to the first vertebrae in the lower back cause pain.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

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In Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), the body's immune system attacks the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord (the peripheral nerves). This causes temporary weakness or even paralysis (being unable to move) in parts of the body.

Muscular Dystrophy

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Muscular dystrophy is a disease that weakens muscles over time. There are different types of muscular dystrophies. Each type begins at a different age and may cause mild or severe muscle weakness.

Wrist Sprain

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A sprained wrist occurs when the ligaments in your wrist stretch or tear.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can make it difficult to carry on with daily activities because of pain or get a full night of sleep because pain worsens at night.

Hand & Wrist Fractures

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Most hand and wrist fractures can be treated without surgery, but some may require surgery to heal properly. Treatment will depend on the location and severity of the fracture.

Hand Therapy

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CHRISTUS Health Hand Clinics provides specialized care for both non-surgical and post-surgical rehabilitation of the wrist and hand.

Ankle Replacement

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If you suffer from restricted mobility in the ankle you may be a candidate for ankle replacement surgery.

Knee Replacement

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If you suffer from restricted mobility in the knee you may be a candidate for knee replacement surgery.