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Have you ever wondered why physical therapy has seemingly become ubiquitous? More and more patients are being prescribed physical therapy as part of their treatment plans, from those with orthopedic injuries to those who have just undergone surgery. It is also recommended to patients who need chronic disease management. Here are some of the benefits…
Wrist fractures are common and usually happen if you put your hands out to protect yourself when you trip or fall. Treatment for a wrist fracture can vary depending on the severity and the type of fracture. An orthopedic surgeon will be able to recommend the appropriate treatment to ensure a successful recovery from a…
Living with pain due to a diseased hip joint can make completing even the simplest of tasks difficult. After exhausting all conservative treatment options for hip pain, orthopedic surgeons typically recommend total hip replacement, in which the diseased joint is replaced with artificial parts. Total hip replacement can restore your hip’s function and eliminate pain…
Your heel bone, called the calcaneus, provides balance and stability at the back of your foot. Heel pain is a common issue with numerous potential causes, ranging from heel joint inflammation to plantar fasciitis to heel bone fractures. The anatomy of the foot is complex. If you have heel pain that is not going away…
A broken collarbone, also known as a clavicle fracture, is a very common injury among adults. This type of fracture causes severe pain and can make it difficult to move your shoulder and arm since the break happens between the upper part of your breastbone and shoulder blade. Treatments for a broken collarbone range from…
Arthritis can affect the joints in different parts of your body. There are two joints that make up the shoulder, which are the acromioclavicular (AC) joint and the glenohumeral joint. The AC joint is where the clavicle meets the shoulder blade, and the latter is where the head of the humerus meets the scapula. Shoulder…
Do you find it challenging to perform daily activities because you can’t move your arms without discomfort? If you answered yes, you may have tennis elbow. Despite the name, this painful condition affects not only tennis players, but also other athletes, plumbers, painters, carpenters, and even students. What Causes Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow is often…
Knee tendonitis, also called patellar tendonitis, is an inflammation of the tendon that links your patella (kneecap) to your tibia (shinbone). People who have knee tendonitis usually experience worsening pain in the knee area until they receive treatment. This is a frequent injury among athletes, which is why it’s often called “jumper’s knee.” It is…
The olecranon bursa is located right at the tip of your elbow. That pointy bone is called the olecranon, and a bursa is a tiny, fluid-filled sac that serves as a cushion to allow the smooth movement of the joint, such as the elbow. These bursae, or sacs, are filled with lubrication fluid, and they…
The ACL, which is the anterior cruciate ligament, is an important ligament which is located in front of your knee, right behind the kneecap. This ligament provides knee stability along with its crisscrossed-in-back partner, the PCL (posterior cruciate ligament). They are called the “cruciate” ligaments because they cross each other in the shape of an…
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