Did you know that your body is made up of no less than 206 bones and 360 joints? Of those, your knees and hips are among the most vulnerable to injury or age-related wear and tear, but shoulders and elbows are also susceptible to the ravages of aging or if you are an athlete or a child, accidental [Read More]
Shoulder Injuries
Will I Need Surgery for a Separated Shoulder?
Shoulder pain, bruising, swelling, weakness, and a limited range of motion are all signs of a shoulder injury. If you fall and land on your shoulder or receive a direct blow, you may have separated or dislocated it. A separated shoulder is a stretching or tearing of the ligaments that connect the [Read More]
Don’t Shrug Off Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Your shoulders are the most flexible joints in your body. With almost every action you do – whether it’s dressing, brushing your teeth, driving, eating food, or working on your computer – you rely heavily on good working shoulders. If you develop shoulder injuries such as impingement, bursitis, [Read More]
Types of Elbow Fractures
One of the most common orthopedic injuries is a broken bone, also known as a fracture. While you can get a fracture anywhere in your body, one place that frequently incurs this injury is the elbow. We use our arms for practically everything we do, and when we get into an accident or suffer a fall, [Read More]
What causes a dislocated shoulder?
The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body, with a wide range of motion that enables you to move it in all types of directions. Your shoulder is made up of the shoulder blade, collar bone, and upper arm bone. The top of the upper arm bone fits into your shoulder blade’s socket and [Read More]
