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Brachial Plexopathy

Brachial plexopathy is a type of peripheral neuropathy. It happens when there is some type of injury to the brachial plexus, which is the collection of nerves as they meet between the neck and the shoulder (on each side). The brachial plexus includes the axillary nerve, ulnar nerve, median nerve, radial nerve, and musculocutaneous nerve.

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5 Possible Causes of Shoulder Pain

There are many injuries and medical conditions that can result in shoulder pain. If you’re experiencing pain in your shoulder, it could indicate a problem that requires medical attention. Don’t live with the pain a moment longer – see an orthopedic professional near you to find out what’s causing your shoulder pain and what your

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Shoulder Impingement

Thump the top of your shoulder and you’ll feel bone. Directly beneath that is a group of muscles and tendons that make up the rotator cuff, which surround your shoulder joint, one of the most complex joints in the body. When the rotator cuff is injured, it can become inflamed like any other connective tissue.

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Tennis Elbow Can Happen to Anyone

Did you know it’s possible to get tennis elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) without having ever played tennis? Tennis elbow is an orthopedic condition of the elbow typically caused by overuse, and a very small amount of people actually develop the condition because of playing tennis. Most people get the condition by doing a variety of ordinary

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What Does the Rotator Cuff Do?

Whether you’re brushing your teeth, picking up a baby, or simply driving a car, the rotator cuff in your shoulder gets quite a workout all day long. Shoulder pain is probably one of the most natural things that people ignore as resulting from a typical day’s work. There is a group of four muscles and

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common complaints of nerve impingement. The anatomy of the wrist, health issues, and repetitive hand motions can all contribute to the development of carpal tunnel syndrome. The median nerve travels through a protective sheath in the wrist area called the carpal tunnel. When the median nerve is

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Elbow Replacement Surgery

The elbow joint consists of several moving parts, and it is one of the most flexible joints in the body. When an elbow has deteriorated due to arthritis, traumatic injury, tennis elbow, or golfer’s elbow, sometimes the best option is to remove and replace the joint. Chronic elbow pain that is not responding to other

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