How to Heal an AC Separation
We use our shoulders for a wide range of movements. They allow us to raise, swing, bend, and rotate our arms. Thanks to them, we can throw a ball and scratch our noses. Our shoulders are the most flexible joint in our bodies and also the most complex. The flexibility of our shoulders does not […]
Sit Less, Move More
Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase, “Sitting is the new smoking.” We sit while we drive or ride public transportation, in movie theaters or while watching tv, during meals and social events, and for many, while we work. According to the Surgeon General’s report, more than 60 percent of Americans do not maintain the CDC’s recommended […]
Flexor Tendon Tear: Symptoms and Treatment Options
The flexor tendons of the hand and wrist are cord-like bands that connect the bones of the fingers and thumb to the muscles in the forearm. These strong and smooth tendons flex or bend your fingers and thumbs as you pick up or grip something. Flexor tendons are like rubber bands. A complete flexor tendon […]
How Successful Is Meniscus Transplant Surgery?
Most meniscus tears are the result of twisting your knee while your foot remains planted. If you have arthritis or are advanced in years, you can also tear your meniscus from a simple misstep or without an accident at all. For younger people, particularly those who are active, at a healthy weight, and without arthritis […]
What is a Bankart Lesion?
Surgery isn’t something any of us want, but if you’ve sustained a tear in your shoulder joint called a Bankart lesion, there is a chance you may not be able to avoid it. In order to understand the causes of and treatment for this injury, it’s necessary to first understand the anatomy of your shoulder. […]
Elbow Tendonitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
You’re probably more familiar with elbow tendonitis than you think. Elbow tendonitis — commonly known as tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow — is inflammation of the connective tendons that attach your elbow to the muscles of your forearm. Despite their names, anyone can get these conditions, athlete or not. Pinpointing the cause of your elbow […]
What Can You Do to Prevent Running Injuries?
Running is a demanding sport. Many runners are driven individuals who are passionate about their performance and push themselves to the limits. However, with pushing limits come challenges, including running injuries. Whether they’re beginners or seasoned athletes, runners tend to get hurt. Estimates of the exact number are wide-ranging, but sources approximate 20%-80% of runners […]
Femur Fracture: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
The femur — commonly called the thighbone — extends from your pelvis to your knees, making it the longest bone in your body. Because it is also the body’s strongest bone, fracturing it requires significant force and is a serious injury. If you have symptoms of a broken femur, seek emergency medical treatment. What are […]
Knee Instability: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
The knee is a large and complicated joint. It connects your femur to your shin and is stabilized by several ligaments. When our knees are healthy, we use them to stand, walk, run, jump, and sit. When we have knee joint issues, such as knee instability, they have a wide-ranging impact on our ability to […]
Dupuytren’s Contracture: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
It’s easy to take simple, day-to-day maneuvers for granted — putting on gloves, opening jars, or turning a doorknob. Easy, that is, until you start to lose those abilities. If you have a condition called Dupuytren’s contracture, simply laying your hand flat on a table or putting it into your pocket may eventually prove impossible. […]