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Imagine being in so much pain that you are not able to function or move normally. There are certain tasks, whether work or activity related that require our bodies, mostly our hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, and back to perform movements repeatedly. But, little do people know, moving these parts of the body constantly during
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Finding the Right Elbow Surgeon
From one joint to the next, the body is an intricately functioning combination of moving parts. When you think about joints like our elbows and knees, they not only allow the limbs to move and bend, they also help distribute and carry weight. When the elbow, in particular, is injured or damaged, there can be
Read MoreWhat Happens When You Dislocate an Elbow?
The elbow is made up of three bones, the humerus (upper arm), the ulna (large bone of forearm), and the radius (small forearm bone near the thumb). Between the humerus and ulna is the humeroulnar joint, which enables the elbow to be able to move, in other words flex and extend. The elbow is known
Read MoreDo I Need a Total or Partial Knee Replacement?
Our knees are crucial to our ability to move. Known as a hinge joint, the knee is made up of three compartments: inside (medial), outside (lateral), and in front of (patellofemoral) the knee. It is located between the thighbone (femur) and lower leg bone (tibia). A common knee injury occurs when cartilage protecting the inside
Read MoreWhat is Degenerative Arthritis of the Shoulder?
Persistent, never-ending, throbbing, and immobilizing pain often describe the symptoms that an individual with degenerative arthritis faces every day. Arthritis is not a single disease, but a way of referring to the experience of joint pain due to inflammation and cartilage breakdown. It can occur anywhere in the body, and is the leading cause of
Read MoreWear and Tear Shoulder Injuries to Look Out For
Our shoulders, when healthy and functioning with optimal flexibility and strength, enable us to move our arms in different directions and perform a variety of daily activities. Over time, however, the shoulder can start to lose its strength, and as a result, certain wear-and-tear injuries may occur. The term “wear and tear” refers to the
Read MoreOlecranon Bursitis: The Complete Guide
If your occupation or frequent activity involves repetitive motion, you may be all too familiar with a condition known as bursitis. It’s a painful inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs in your joints. One of the most common forms of this ailment is olecranon bursitis. It’s characterized by swelling, redness, and pain at the tip of
Read MoreQuestions After Hip Surgery
Just as serious as a hip injury, having hip surgery is considered a major medical procedure. While it can tremendously reduce pain and increase mobility, the surgery itself is invasive, making it so important to follow all the rules and recommendations for the best recovery. So, it’s only natural to want to know as much
Read MoreWhat the Doctor is Looking for in a Spine MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology was developed in the 1980s, and it has quickly become a valuable diagnostic tool for identifying many conditions and injuries. Using a powerful magnetic field, this technology uses radio frequency waves, allowing physicians to get a detailed view of the inside of the human body, and capture images of a
Read MoreIs the Pain Down Your Leg Caused by Sciatica?
Are you experiencing lower back pain in the lumbar region of your spine, or pain that radiates down into your lower extremity, such as your thigh or down the leg? If you describe these symptoms to your doctor, they may consider this to be a medical condition called sciatica. The sciatic nerve is the longest
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