The patellar tendon connects the bottom of your kneecap to the top of your shin bone. Activities like jumping and running can cause inflammation in the patellar tendon and pain below the kneecap. This condition is called jumper’s knee, and if one does not take precautions, it can lead to severe tears in the patellar…
While the winter season provides breathtaking sceneries with freshly fallen snow and sparkling ice crystals, it can increase the risk of injury. Prevention is key to helping you stay healthy and safe from hazardous winter elements. Here are the top three common causes of orthopedic injuries to be aware of during the winter season. Slips…
Knee pain can severely affect your quality of life. If your knee pain is caused by articular cartilage damage, abrasion arthroplasty can help reduce your knee pain and get you back to an active lifestyle. What is Abrasion Arthroplasty? Abrasion arthroplasty is a procedure that promotes the growth of new cartilage in the knee. This…
If you play sports, autumn is the time of year many of us anticipate. Football, soccer and cheerleading are only some of the sports that kick off in the fall. School teams and adult leagues alike are hitting the field for practices and games, increasing the risk of injury. Here are some tips to avoid…
Pain, stiffness, inflammation and limited arm movement are signs that one or more joints may be affected by arthritis. When the elbow is the impacted joint, significant reduction in movement is typically observed in the limb. This can lead to career-changing or even career-ending implications for many sufferers of elbow arthritis or osteoarthritis. Athletic Careers…
Anyone who watched the UFC 264 event would have witnessed Irish MMA star, Conor McGregor, suffer a horrific tibia and fibula break during the main event. Responding to speculation in the days after the event, McGregor claimed to have developed stress fractures during his training camp. Repetitive force from kicking, which is an integral strategy…
The summer weather gives many people more opportunity to enjoy their favorite outdoor activities. Whether you are running, gardening or mowing the lawn, your knees are going to be involved. A minor misalignment at any moment can cause serious pain. There are things you can do to help you avoid injury, so you can make…
When the bones in the forearm, called the radius and ulna, move out of alignment with the bone in the upper arm, the humerus, the elbow dislocates. These three bones make up the elbow joint, which becomes out of joint when dislocated. Fractures, injuries to arteries and nerves in the elbow area can cause impaired…
If you have fallen on your elbow or suffered any other kind of blunt-force trauma to the joint, look out for worrying symptoms. Sudden intense pain, swelling around the area, numbness in the fingers and pain when moving the joint are all possible signs of a fracture. Elbow fractures are often minor, but in some…
In these challenging times, many industries have had to cut back on physical appointments. These measures are designed to protect customers, clients, visitors, patients and employees. Although how we treat our patients has changed in some respects, there are benefits to our new approach. This is especially true of telemedicine appointments. Convenience Getting to and…
