What is MCL Reconstruction? Medial collateral ligament (MCL) reconstruction is used to correct residual looseness or laxity in one’s MCL following an MCL tear that did not heal well. In MCL reconstruction surgery, a patient’s stretched out MCL is not removed but rather reinforced and tightened by augmenting it with another tendon, usually [...]
What is AC Joint Reconstruction? Acromioclavicular (AC) joint reconstruction is the surgical treatment often required for patients diagnosed with an AC joint separations and dislocations. Most often, AC joint injuries are caused by a traumatic fall on the tip of the shoulder. Symptoms of an AC joint injury include immediate pain and swelling, [...]
What is an AC Joint Injury? Acromioclavicular (AC) joint injuries are commonly caused by a forceful impact to the shoulder. The acromioclavicular joint connects the scapula (posteriorly) to the clavicle (anteriorly) with stabilizing tendons, ligaments, and muscles. These stabilizers facilitate a wide range of movement. A blow to the shoulder--most frequently a fall [...]
What is a Biceps Tendon Injury? A bicep tendon injury consists of inflammation or tearing of the bicep tendon. Tendons are strong bands of tissue that connect a muscle to a bone. A bicep tendon injury can be acute or chronic. An injury can cause a partial or complete tear of the tendon. [...]
What is Biceps Tendonitis? Biceps tendonitis is an inflammation of the bicep tendon. The bicep tendon serves to attach the bicep muscle to a bone in the elbow (distal attachment) and to a bone in the shoulder (proximal attachment). The upper tendon--called the long head--is more susceptible to developing tendonitis. Overuse activities of [...]
What is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder, or Adhesive Capsulitis, is a condition most commonly seen in adult females, ages 40 to 60. People with diabetes or those who have had their shoulder immobilized for a period of time are also at higher risk of developing frozen shoulder. Thickened bands of tissue or adhesions [...]
What is Knee Anatomy? The knee is one of the largest and most complex joints in the body. A hinge-type joint, the knee is responsible for bearing the body’s full weight and providing movement essential for everyday activities, such as walking, running, sitting or standing. The bones that make up the knee include: [...]
What is a Meniscus Tear? A meniscus tear is one of the most common knee injuries. The medial meniscus sits between the thigh bone and the shin bone on the inner side of the knee, while the lateral meniscus sits sits on the outside of the knee. The medial and lateral meniscus are [...]
What is a Rotator Cuff Tear?A rotator cuff tear is a tearing of one or more of the four muscle tendon units that are responsible for moving and powering the shoulder joint. The shoulder joint has the greatest degree of mobility compared to all other joints of the body. Rotator cuff tears are commonly [...]
Pain in the ShoulderWhat is Normal Shoulder Anatomy?The shoulder is one of the most complex joints in the body. Normal shoulder anatomy is made up of muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and bone that help facilitate the widest range of motion of any joint in the body. The shoulder blade (scapula) located posteriorly meets the [...]
What Causes Shoulder Arthritis?According to national health statistics from 2011, 50 million people in the US were diagnosed with arthritis. The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, or “wear and tear” arthritis. Shoulder osteoarthritis is less common than osteoarthritis in the hip and knee joints, as the shoulder is not a weight bearing [...]
What is a Shoulder Dislocation?A shoulder dislocation is a common injury. It is commonly seen in athletes participating in contact sports, such as football and hockey. It is commonly caused by a fall and a hard landing on an outstretched arm. The ball at the top of the upper arm bone (head of the [...]
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