Arthroscopy is a common, minimally invasive surgical technique to treat a wide range of joint injuries and problems with connective tissues, cartilage structures, and more. Before the advent of arthroscopy, physicians would need to make larger incisions in tissues to access the joint for proper diagnosis and treatment. Thankfully modern [...]
The human shoulder is a compound joint with an impressive range of motion. It transfers force from the arms to the torso of your body in complex ways that play a critical role in your overall quality of life. However, injuries, repetitive use, and even the natural aging process can [...]
Elbow dislocation is a medical term used to describe a serious injury where the humerus bone of the upper arm and the ulna and radius bones of the lower arm moves out of place at the elbow joint where the three bones meet. A severe elbow dislocation usually causes a [...]
Spinal stenosis is a condition affecting the spinal column. It causes a gradual narrowing of the spaces in your spine which can then start to compress your spinal cord as well as the sensitive nerve roots exiting each vertebra. These tightened spaces can gradually cause the spinal cord and related [...]
Awareness of the signs and symptoms of Dupuytren's Contracture continues to grow in the media as well as the medical industry. It is a condition that gradually causes the connective tissue, known as fascia, under the skin of a person’s palm to thicken over time. Eventually, these connective tissues develop [...]
Also known as “Mallet Toe” Hammer Toe is a type of foot deformity that is related to an imbalance in the muscles, tendons, or ligaments that normally hold a particular toe straight, in the proper position, or orientation. Hammertoe can be caused by things like the type of shoes you [...]
The human knee is a complex compound joint made up of many structures. This includes bones, muscles, cartilage, as well as connective tissues like tendons and major ligaments. When severe inflammation or dysfunction occurs in the knee, understanding the underlying cause usually requires sophisticated diagnostics, which might also lead to [...]
Cervical spondylosis is a term used to describe the gradual wearing down of cartilage, vertebral discs, ligaments, and the bones in the human neck. Common symptoms often manifest as increased neck pain and stiffness. Sometimes called arthritis or osteoarthritis of the neck, early cervical spondylosis symptoms might be managed with [...]
Huntington’s disease is a genetic condition where the nerves in your brain start to deteriorate. It can start even before you have any overt signs of Huntington’s disease. Though a large body of research has found that regular exercise can help slow the progression of Huntington’s disease. It can improve [...]
