The shoulder is one of the most complex joints in the body and is vulnerable to any number of injuries and conditions, from arthritis and dislocation to degenerative disease and tendon tears. Depending on your condition, your orthopedist may recommend more conservative treatments, like rest and physical therapy to help heal the area; if the […]
Archives for October 2019
Treatments for Hand Arthritis
Arthritis is an umbrella term describing more than 100 unique medical conditions that affect the muscle and skeletal system – particularly the joints. The two most common forms of arthritis found in the hand are osteoarthritis – most commonly the result of years of wear and tear; and rheumatoid arthritis, which is an autoimmune disease […]
Elbow Fractures
The elbow is a hinge joint with rotational abilities that allow a person to turn or twist the forearm. You can break your elbow around either the upper arm bone (humerus), the forearm (radius or ulna bones), or directly on the olecranon – which is the pointed bone at the tip of the elbow. The […]
Common Types of Arthroscopic Upper Extremity Surgery
Our upper extremities include our entire arms, all the way from the shoulder to the fingers. A severe injury or pain in any of these muscles, bones, or joints may require surgery to repair, whether it was due to an acute injury or an overuse-type injury. There are many surgical procedures that are done on […]