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 Leaguer’s Elbow
What is Little Leaguer’s elbow? Medial apophysitis, or Little Leaguer’s elbow, is one of the common baseball-related injuries affecting children. Youngsters who pitch are the most likely to be...
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...
Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a common condition that causes the spine to curve abnormally. Most cases develop during childhood or adolescence, affecting approximately 1 in every 40 children. Most cases are...
Hand Pain That Interrupts Sleep
If you are concerned about what might be causing your hand pain at night, listen to Summit Orthopedics’ experts share some of the reasons why that might be. Featuring...