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Elbow
Biceps Tendon Tear at the Elbow
Tears of the biceps tendon at the elbow are uncommon but can cause serious problems and pain. Learn more about the causes and symptoms of tearing the biceps tendon at the elbow.
Elbow Arthroscopy
During an elbow arthroscopy procedure, your surgeon is able to look into your elbow joint to diagnose and repair problems. The following link describes what this surgery is and when it is recommended.
Elbow Injuries in the Throwing Athlete
Baseball and softball players are at high risk of elbow injuries. Learn how to prevent these common injuries by following the tips given below.
Foot and Ankle
Achilles Tendon Rupture (Tear)
Although the Achilles tendon can withstand large amounts of stress, it is possible to tear. A ruptured Achilles tendon can be very painful and requires immediate attention. Watch this video to learn more about how the tendon can be injured and how to treat them.
Ankle Fractures (Broken Ankle)
Swelling, bruising, and tenderness are all symptoms of an ankle fracture. To learn more about how to avoid an ankle fracture, follow the link below.
Ankle Fractures in Children
The most common fracture in children is a broken ankle. For more information on growth plates and treatment options for broken ankles, click the following link.
Ankle Sprains and the Athlete
Inward rolling of the ankle is one of many causes of an ankle sprain. Learn how to spot an ankle sprain by clicking the link below.
Foot and Ankle Conditioning Program
This foot and ankle conditioning program is a great way for you to rehabilitate your foot or ankle back to health after an injury or surgery. Click the following link to get started.
Lisfranc (Midfoot) Injury
A Lisfranc injury occurs in the middle of the foot and is often mistaken for a sprain. To learn the difference between the two injuries and how to treat a Lisfranc injury, click the link below.
Sprained Ankle
Spraining your ankle is the easiest thing to do as an athlete or non-athlete. A sprain occurs when the ligaments that support the ankle tear, and the severity of the sprain depends on the amount of damage to the ligaments. Use the link below to determine which grade of sprain you have.
Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle
Many stress fractures are overuse injuries and occur when small tears in the bones form from constant use. The best way to treat stress fractures is to rest and stay off the fracture. Click the link to learn more.
Turf Toe
When the toe is forcibly bent up into hyperextension, turf toe is likely to occur. The main joint of the big toe is sprained and can vary in severity. Click the link below to learn how to avoid turf toe this season.
Hand and Wrist
Mallet Finger (Baseball Finger)
Although this injury is often known as “baseball finger,” this injury can happen to anyone when the thumb or finger is bent further than it is intended to go. Learn about the anatomy and treatment of this injury by clicking the link below.
Scaphoid Fracture of the Wrist
A scaphoid fracture is often result of a fall onto an outstretched hand, which can cause a small break in one of the small bones in the wrist. Read more on how to prevent and treat a scaphoid fracture.
Sprained Thumb
A sprained thumb is a painful and generally irritating injury that causes your pinch and grasp ability to become weak. Resulting from a torn ulnar collateral ligament, a sprained thumb can have bruising, tenderness, and swelling as symptoms. Learn more about a sprained thumb here.
Wrist Sprains
Persistent pain or tenderness around the wrist area are commonly results of wrist sprains. Learn how to treat and prevent this injury by clicking the link below.
Hip
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
In this condition the bones of the hip are abnormally shaped and don’t fit together, which causes damage to the joints due to the bones rubbing against each other in ways they shouldn’t. Learn more about the anatomy of this condition by clicking the link below.
Hip Arthroscopy
A hip arthroscopy is a procedure that allows the doctor to observe the joint of the hip. To learn when a hip arthroscopy is recommended, click the link below.
Hip Bursitis
Bursitis is inflammation of the bursa, a fluid-filled sac that cushions the hip joint. Learn the symptoms and risk factors of hip bursitis by clicking the link below.
Hip Conditioning Program
Follow this hip conditioning program to get you back to your daily routine after a hip injury or surgery. Use these stretches daily to increase muscle strength around your hip to prevent pain.
Snapping Hip
A popping or snapping sound in your hip when walking or standing up can be a good indication that you have snapping hip. It is a painless condition that occurs when a tendon or muscle moves over a bony protrusion in your hip. Learn about ways to prevent this condition, and prevent it from becoming something worse.
Hip Strains
When the muscles supporting the hip joint are stretched or torn, it causes a hip strain. Click the link below to learn more about the causes and treatment of hip strains.
Knee
Adolescent Anterior Knee Pain
This condition is commonly occurring among young athletes and is usually caused by overuse or improper stretching. Click on the link below to learn more about treatment and recovery.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
ACL sprains and tears are among the most common knee injuries, particularly in athletes. To learn more on this, click the link below.
Collateral Ligament Injuries
Collateral ligaments are found on the sides of your knee, and they control the movement of your knee and brace it against unusual movement. Find out how these ligaments are injured by clicking the link below.
Combined Knee Ligament Injuries
Combined knee ligament injuries occur when you sprain or tear more than one ligament within the knee. Read about the severity levels of injured ligaments.
Common Knee Injuries
The most common knee injuries are tearing of the ACL, MCL, PCL, and torn cartilage. Learn more about these injuries by clicking the link below.
Compartment Syndrome
This painful condition is caused by pressure buildup within the muscles, leading to a decrease in blood flow that restricts nourishment and oxygen from reaching nerve and muscle cells. To learn more about the causes and symptoms, click the link below.
Knee Arthroscopy
A knee arthroscopy is a procedure that allows the doctor to observe the joint of the knee using a small camera. To learn when a knee arthroscopy is recommended, click the link below.
Knee Conditioning Program
The knee conditioning program is the program that is offered to you after a serious injury or surgery. To learn more about how to start this program, click the link below.
Knee Injury Prevention
There are many ways to injure a knee. Learn about the most common injuries and how to prevent them by clicking the link below.
Knee Tendon Bursitis (Pes Anserine)
Similar to hip bursitis, knee tendon bursitis is the swelling of the bursa located between the tibia and tendons of the hamstring at the inside of the knee. This is usually very painful and can be caused by multiple factors.
Kneecap (Prepatellar) Bursitis
Athletes, plumbers and gardeners have knee pain commonly known as prepatellar bursitis. To learn more about how you could be at risk, follow the tips below.
Meniscal Tear
A very common injury of the knee that athletes are at risk for is a cartilage tear in the meniscus. Read more on how to prevent and treat this injury by clicking the link below.
Meniscal Transplants
Having injured your meniscus, there is meniscal transplant surgery. Click the link below to see if you qualify for this operation.
Osgood-Schlatter Disease (Knee Pain)
This condition is common among growing adolescents, and it is defined as inflammation of the knee where the patellar tendon attaches to the tibia. Learn more about the symptoms of this disease by clicking the link below.
Patellar Tendon Tear
The patellar tendon attaches the kneecap to the shinbone, and when this tendon tears it can create a very painful condition. There are two types of tears, learn more by clicking the link.
Patellofemoral Knee Pain
This type of knee pain affects where the patella and femur meet, and it is common among athletes and physically active adults. Read more about the symptoms of patellofemoral knee pain.
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
The posterior cruciate ligament is located behind the knee and connects the thighbone to the shinbone. This ligament prevents the shinbone from moving back too far, and when torn it creates a painful condition.
Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Pain)
Another name for patellofemoral knee pain, this syndrome commonly affects people who participate in sports. Pain and stiffness are just a few of the symptoms of this syndrome.
Unstable Kneecap
Knee buckling, catching, or stiffness are common symptoms of an unstable kneecap. Learn how to treat an unstable kneecap by following the tips below.
Leg
Quadriceps Tendon Tear
The quadriceps tendon attaches the quadriceps muscles to the patella. Quadriceps tendon tears are not common but when they do occur are a serious injury.
Shin Splints
Overworking your muscles can have a lot of negative side effects. In this case, overuse of muscles in the leg is a common cause for shin splints. To learn more about how to avoid this, follow the tips listed below.
Stress Fractures
Many stress fractures are overuse injuries and occur when small tears in the bones form from constant use. The best way to treat stress fractures is to rest and stay off the fracture. Click the link to learn more.
Neck and Back
Back Pain in Children
Children’s back pain differs from back pain in adults, and it should be treated early on to prevent it from worsening. Learn more about the common back pain conditions in children in the link below.
Low Back Pain
Understanding the anatomy of the spine can help you better understand the cause of your lower back pain. Use this link to learn more about what could be causing your back pain.
Neck Pain
The most common cause of neck pain is injury or the prolonged wear and tear of the neck. Learn how to prevent and treat neck pain by clicking the link below.
Neck Sprain
A neck sprain is caused when a tear occurs in one of the ligaments that connect the spinal column in your neck. This can be very painful and cause stiffness in your neck, and it should be treated immediately to prevent further damage.
Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
These conditions are caused by stress fractures in the bones that make up the spinal column in the lower back. This causes the vertebra to shift out of places and create severe lower back pain.
Shoulder
Biceps Tendon Tear at the Shoulder
The biceps tendons attach the biceps muscle to the shoulder and elbow. When the biceps tendon is torn at the shoulder, it is possible to lose arm strength and have great pain when trying to perform easy movements.
Chronic Shoulder Instability
Chronic shoulder instability is the result of constant overuse of the shoulder. Read the safety tips in the link below to learn how to prevent this from happening to you.
Common Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder injuries are common and can be caused by athletic or everyday activities. Learn more about the common shoulder injuries and how you can prevent them from happening to you.
Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Conditioning Program
It is critical to keep your shoulder and rotator cuff conditioned to avoid strains and tears. Learn how to condition properly by clicking the link below.
Rotator Cuff Tears
A torn rotator cuff will weaken your shoulder and make daily activities difficult to complete. Read more about rotator cuff tears and how to prevent them in the link below.
Rotator Cuff Tears: Surgical Treatment Options
If a rotator cuff tear is severe enough, surgery may be an option. Learn more about surgery treatment options by clicking the link below.
Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
This condition is a result of overuse of the rotator cuff. Click the link below to learn how this can be prevented.
Shoulder Arthroscopy
A shoulder arthroscopy is a procedure that allows the doctor to observe the joint of the shoulder. To learn when a shoulder arthroscopy is recommended, click the link below.
Shoulder Dislocation
Swelling, numbness, weakness, and bruising are all common symptoms of a dislocated shoulder. Read the tips in the link below to prevent this from happening.
Shoulder Impingement/Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
These conditions are fairly common and cause pain within the shoulder. Learn the difference between the two conditions in the link below.
Shoulder Injuries in the Throwing Athlete
Athletes that often throw or use their shoulder muscles are at high risk for injury. Learn about the common types of injuries and how to protect yourself from them.
Shoulder Joint Tear (Glenoid Labrum Tear)
This injury can occur from acute trauma or repetitive shoulder motion. Click on the link below to learn more about shoulder joint tears.
Shoulder Separation
Shoulder separation occurs when the collarbone and the shoulder become separated and a bump is formed. Read these tips on how you can avoid this.
SLAP Tears
A SLAP tear is an injury to the cartilage that surrounds the shoulder joint. Learn about how a SLAP tear is treated and healed in the link below.
Spine
Spine Conditioning Program
Follow this spine conditioning program to get you back to your daily routine after an injury or surgery. Use these stretches daily to increase muscle strength around your spine to prevent pain.
Thigh/Hamstring
Muscle Strains in the Thigh
When the thigh muscle is stretched beyond its limit, the muscle fibers will tear. This is especially painful and makes the muscle vulnerable to reinjury.