Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Injury
What is a medial patellofemoral ligament injury? The kneecap, or patella, sits in a groove in the thighbone (femur). A ligament called the medial patellofemoral ligament, or MPFL, holds...
Boxer’s Fracture
A boxer’s fracture is a type of knuckle fracture that occurs when there is a break in the fifth metacarpal bone of the hand, affecting the little or pinky...
Little League Elbow
Baseball and softball are popular sports that require players to make the same forceful motion, the overhead throw, many times. This repeated throwing can sometimes lead to serious injuries,...
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar radiculopathy is a common cause of lower back pain. Caused by inflammation or irritation of a spinal nerve, radiculopathy of the lumbar region often leads to pain that...
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical radiculopathy is a common cause of neck pain. Also called a pinched nerve in your neck, cervical radiculopathy can cause pain that spreads beyond your neck into your...
Dislocated Finger
A dislocated finger occurs when the bones in a finger joint are forced out of their normal position. When this finger trauma develops, it often also damages nearby ligaments,...
Unstable Kneecap
What is an unstable kneecap? The kneecap, or patella, is critical to stability in the knee joint. The kneecap is a small bone located in the front of the...
Shoulder Arthritis Treatment
In a healthy shoulder, flexible connective tissue called cartilage coats the end of these bones and a thick liquid lubricates it. This allows for smooth, normal movement. In the...
Wrist Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique in which an orthopedic surgeon makes very small incisions over the wrist joint, allowing them to enter the joint with a camera...