Reverse Total Shoulder
Painful shoulder conditions, such as shoulder arthritis and rotator cuff tears, are common. Treatments like medications, physical therapy, and steroid injections can help, but sometimes a surgical option like a reverse total shoulder replacement is the best way to provide long-lasting pain relief. The first step to take is to get a proper diagnosis and […]
Ankle Fusion
Pain caused by ankle arthritis can become severe and unrelenting, greatly impacting one’s quality of life. An ankle fusion, also called ankle arthrodesis, aims to relieve the pain and maintain or improve function by fusing two or more bones in the ankle. This procedure can help treat a number of different underlying problems in the […]
4 Ways to Manage Joint Pain Caused by Sports and Activities
If you’ve recently started participating in more physical activities, you may have noticed that your body is sore by the end of the week. When experiencing muscle aches and joint pain, this doesn’t mean you need to give up on some of your favorite activities because being active is beneficial in many ways. However, it […]
Brachial Plexus Injury
The brachial plexus is the network of nerves that sends signals from the spinal cord to the shoulder, arm, and hand. What commonly happens is the patient has no idea they have a severe injury to the brachial plexus. They know their hand or arm is not working properly, but they often don’t know why, […]
Understanding Rotator Cuff Injuries: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Rotator cuff injuries can be painful and even debilitating, affecting millions of people worldwide. The rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles that surround the shoulder joint, providing stability and allowing for a wide range of motion. If you have shoulder pain and suspect an injury to your rotator cuff, read on to […]
Hip Resurfacing
When hip pain gets to the point that it impairs movement and functionality, it should never be ignored. Many people wait to consult a doctor because they are concerned it will mean they require a total hip replacement. Hip resurfacing, although not a term as familiar as hip replacement, is a more conservative procedure where […]
Turf Toe
Although largely related to football players because of the “turf” reference, turf toe can happen to anyone, causing tears or sprains around the big toe joint. If severe enough, it can cause pain and other disabling symptoms and sideline anyone with a turf toe injury from functioning in day-to-day activities. Turf toe requires patience and […]
Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome
Wrist pain can keep you from doing both things you love to do and things you need to do to go about life. Ulnar tunnel syndrome can cause debilitating pain that can prevent you from doing that. Caused by a pinched nerve in the wrist, ulnar tunnel syndrome can also cause tingling and numbness in […]
High School Athletes: Sports Medicine Tips To Make The Most of Your Summer “Off” Season
Today, many teenage athletes compete for their high school and go straight to or from a club sports season. Multi-sport athletes may be stacking multiple commitments during the same season – going from volleyball to track or tennis to soccer, for example – in the same season. And while cross-training can be great, this intensity, […]
5 Simple Physical Activities That Will Keep You in Great Shape
Staying active is vital to living a healthy, more fulfilling life. If you want to get in the best shape, reducing the pain experienced from living a sedentary lifestyle in the past while feeling good both inside and out, there are a few simple physical activities that can make such a difference. By improving your […]