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PCL Injury
The PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) is often injured when an athlete receives a blow to the front of the knee or makes a simple misstep on the playing field.
Pilon Fractures of the Ankle
Pilon fractures affect the bottom of the shinbone (tibia) at the ankle joint. In most cases, both bones in the lower leg, the tibia and fibula, are broken near the ankle. Pilon is a French word for pestle, an instrument used for crushing or pounding. In many pilon fractures, the bones of the ankle joint are Read More »
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the thick band of tissue (also called a fascia) Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of pain on the bottom of the heel. Approximately 2 million patients are treated for this condition every year. It occurs when the strong band of tissue that supports the arch of your foot Read More »
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic inflammatory, autoimmune condition that involves many body systems, particularly the joints (musculoskeletal). It commonly affects the hands and even elbow/shoulders causing pain, disability and severe deformity. It requires medical treatment by a rheumatologist and occasionally surgical reconstruction of the more severely involved joints. Frequently Asked Questions on Arthritis What is Read More »
Rotator Cuff Repair
Persistent shoulder pain often due to partial rotator cuff tears A common cuff of tendinous tissue made up of 4 separate muscle tendons that come together around the head of the humerus in the shoulder joint to help stabilize it. Tears are commonly seen in either acute or repetitive trauma and in degenerative processes seen Read More »
Runner’s Knee
Runner’s knee is dull pain around the front of the knee. Patellofemoral pain may be the result of irritation of the soft tissues around the front of the knee. Strained tendons are fairly common in athletes. Other contributing factors to patellofemoral pain include overuse, muscle imbalance and inadequate stretching. Pain that begins in another part Read More »
Sciatica
Sciatica may feel like a bad leg cramp that lasts for weeks before it goes away. You may have pain, especially when you sit, sneeze, or cough. You may also have weakness, “pins and needles” numbness, or a burning or tingling sensation down your leg.
Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a deformity that causes the spine to curve. The disease can be caused by muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy. Birth defects and injuries may be related to causing scoliosis. Other diseases that can cause the condition are currently unknown to medical professionals. Severe cases of scoliosis can disable patients. Symptoms of scoliosis can Read More »
Sesamoid Injury
Sesamoids are bones that are embedded in a tendon. They are found in joints in several parts of the body. In healthy feet, two pea-shaped sesamoids are located under the big toe joint at the balls of the feet. The sesamoids helps a person’s big toe tendons to move normally. The sesamoids gives the first Read More »
Shin Splints
Shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome) is an inflammation of the muscles, tendons, and bone tissue around your tibia. Pain typically occurs along the inner border of the tibia, where muscles attach to the bone
