When Elbow Pain is a Sign of a Serious Injury
Although the elbow is small, it’s a complex joint with cartilage, ligaments, fluid, muscles, tendons, and bone. It helps you with many different movements in your arm and hand, including rotation, extension, and flexing, often combining these motions at one time....
What Happens When You Ignore a Torn Meniscus?
One of the most common knee problems is a torn meniscus. Although this can be a painful, sidelining injury, many people put off a visit to the doctor. We’ll discuss what can happen when you ignore a torn meniscus. The menisci are two pieces of tough, rubbery C-shaped...
Kyphoplasty: A Minimally-invasive Treatment for Major Back Pain
Causes and Symptoms of Spinal Compression Fracture Nearly a quarter of all women, and more than 5 percent of all men over the age of 65, have osteoporosis. People with osteoporosis have a loss of bone mass, leading to weakened bones, putting them at increased risk for...
Common Injuries in High School Athletes, and When to See an Orthopedic Specialist
Lifelong memories are often made in high school sports, and can encourage good habits into adulthood on the importance of regular exercise, but millions of young athletes are treated in emergency rooms each year for sports-related injuries. Learning how to avoid...