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Extensor Tendon Injuries
Extensor tendons are just under the skin, directly on the bone, on the back of the hands and fingers. Because of their location, even a minor cut can easily injure them. Jamming a finger may cause these thin tendons to rip apart from their attachment to the bone. After this type of injury, you may... Read More »
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
FAI is a condition where the bones of your hip joint come too close and pinch tissue People with FAI usually have pain in the groin area, although the pain sometimes may be more toward the outside of the hip. Sharp stabbing pain may occur with turning, twisting, and squatting, but sometimes, it is just... Read More »
Finger PIP Joint Sprain
This type of injury occurs when the bones in one of your finger’s middle joints become dislodged. Your finger will not move correctly, becomes bruised and swollen and causes extreme pain. If your joint is pulled or torn, the result may be a sprain. The symptoms include: Bruising Loss of function Swelling Severe pain in... Read More »
Fingertip Injuries
Fingertip injuries are one of the more common injuries in the hand. The fingertips are exposed in many of our activities. They can be crushed, such as by a closing door, a hammer, or a heavy object dropped onto the finger. They can be cut with a knife or power tool, such as a saw,... Read More »
Flexor Tendon Injuries
The muscles that bend (flex) the fingers are called flexor muscles. These flexor muscles move the fingers through cord-like extensions called tendons, which connect the muscles to bone. The flexor muscles start at the elbow and forearm regions, turn into tendons just past the middle of the forearm, and attach to the bones of the... Read More »
Fusion (Arthrodesis)
A surgical technique where a joint is rendered stiff in order to eliminate pain and restore stability. Certain joints, such as the distal interphalangeal and wrist, are best suited for arthrodesis, whereas others are indicated for arthroplasty (replacement) such as elbow and shoulder.
Glenoid Labrum Tear
A tear in the shoulder joint’s fibrous ring of tissue is called a Glenoid labrum tear. Usually caused by falling on the outstretched arms and repetitive movements like the lifting, catching or overhead throwing of heavy objects, a Glenoid labrum tear is marked by general pain, weakness and instability that’s difficult to trace to a... Read More »
Golfer’s Elbow
Golfer’s elbow, or medial epicondylitis, is an inflammatory condition of the medial epicondyle of the elbow. It is in some ways similar to tennis elbow. The anterior forearm contains several muscles that are involved with flexing the fingers and thumb, and flexing and pronating the wrist. The tendons of these muscle come together in a... Read More »
Gout
Gout is a common form of arthritis that usually affects one joint at a time (often the big toe joint) and is very painful. Men and obese adults are more likely to have gout. There are times when symptoms get worse, known as flares, and times when there are no symptoms, known as remission. Repeated... Read More »
Growth Plate Fractures
The bones of children and adults share many of the same risks for injury. However, a child’s bones are also subject to a unique injury called a growth plate fracture. Growth plates are areas of developing cartilage tissue near the ends of long bones. The growth plate regulates and helps determine the length and shape... Read More »