The collarbone, also called the clavicle, is the curved bone located between your shoulder and your neck. It is what connects the shoulder blade (scapula) with the sternum (center of the ribcage). Thanks to its location at the top of the torso, the clavicle is particularly prone to injury. [Read More]
Orthopedics
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
The Cubital Tunnel The cubital tunnel is made up of bones, muscles, and ligaments inside your elbow in the area commonly referred to as the “funny bone”. There is a nerve running through this tunnel called the ulnar nerve, which starts at the side of your neck and ends in your fingers. This nerve [Read More]
Physical Therapy Before Surgery
Some physical conditions or injuries require surgery for treatment. Your surgeon may suggest visiting a physical therapist before the operation in order to get your body strong and ready for the procedure. Physical therapy is known to help reduce or eliminate the pain of injuries and to assist in [Read More]
Common Conditions of Pediatric Orthopedics
The field of orthopedics was originally for treating children (not adults) who were born with or who developed musculoskeletal deformities – thus the Greek “ped” root word, which means “child.” Orthopedic disorders are physical issues that affect the bones, muscles, joints, tendons, and [Read More]
What a Torn Meniscus Means
The knee is one of the most commonly injured joints in the body. Any sport or activity that requires quick cutting and turning while running places the structures in the knee at risk of a torn meniscus, especially when bearing one’s full weight and making rapid shifts in direction. But what [Read More]
