Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder (also called adhesive capsulitis) occurs when pain and stiffness limit your shoulder movement. The symptoms can worsen for months until, eventually, you can’t move your shoulder at...
Shoulder Dislocation
A dislocated shoulder is an injury that happens when a strong force, like a football tackle, knocks your shoulder bones out of their normal position. This shift can damage...
Meniscal Injuries
One of the most common knee injuries, meniscal injuries occur when the knee’s shock absorbers tear. The resulting pain and swelling can keep you out of commission, and the...
Complex Multiple Ligament Knee Injuries
What Is a Ligament? A ligament is a short band of tough, flexible, fibrous connective tissue that holds together a joint, in this case the knee. There are four...
Epicondylitis: Golfer’s Elbow and Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) and golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis), are painful elbow conditions that can significantly affect your day-to-day life. If you’re living with elbow pain, you don’t have...
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Runner’s Knee
If your favorite sport or exercise regimen involves frequently bending your knees, you may develop a dull, aching pain in the front of one or both joints. That’s a...
Knee Ligament Injuries: Tears of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
What Is an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury? The ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, is a commonly torn ligament in the knee that helps provide stability. Active patients can...
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Degenerative Disc Disease
That nagging ache in your lower back or the constant stiffness in your neck can be more than just an annoyance—it can be a sign of degenerative disc disease....
Compression Fracture
What are compression fractures? Compression fractures are a type of fracture that occurs in the spine and are characterized by a collapse of the vertebral body. Often associated with...