If you’ve ever seen a dislocated kneecap, chances are it isn't a sight that is easily forgotten. The image of someone writhing on the ground in agony can imprint deeply on a person. Just the thought of the kneecap coming loose and slipping to the side can make your stomach turn. And yet it is fairly [Read More]
orthopedic injuries
Biceps Tendonitis
Biceps tendonitis is inflammation of a strong tendon – called the biceps tendon – that connects the biceps muscle in the upper arm to the bones of the shoulder and elbow. Inflammation usually occurs at the upper end of the biceps tendon with pain felt at the shoulder. Additional symptoms of [Read More]
Shoulder Separation
Most people assume that a dislocated shoulder is the same thing as a separated shoulder, but this is actually not the case. A dislocated shoulder is when the upper arm bone “ball” is dislocated out of the shoulder socket. A separated shoulder occurs when the shoulder blade and the collarbone become [Read More]
Treatment for Dupuytren’s Contracture
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Dupuytren’s contracture (whose technical term is palmar fibromatosis), you may be wondering what it is and whether it can be corrected so you can grip again. Dupuytren’s contracture is a hand deformity that is caused by the development of knots of [Read More]
The 10 Most Common Orthopedic Injuries
We humans put our bodies through a lot, so most of us suffer some sort of musculoskeletal injury at some point in our lives. Between accidents and sports to simply working, there are plenty of ways in which a person can get hurt. Some types of orthopedic injuries are much more common than others. [Read More]
