Stress fractures are a relatively small “Crack” in the bone rather than a complete break. They can be caused by a variety of things. Especially from repetitive microtrauma in athletes like long-distance runners and certain vocations. Stress fractures are more common in the shin bone, heel, foot, and hip as [...]
Despite the old west movies about a gunslinger having an “Itchy” one, Trigger Finger is a bona fide medical condition, where one of your fingers becomes stuck or trapped in a contracted or bent position. Some people who experience a trigger finger find that the affected finger will straighten or [...]
Your hips play an important role in walking and transferring the force and weight of the upper body to the pelvis down to the legs. When something happens in one or both of the hip joints it can cause significant pain, impede your natural range of motion and have a [...]
The anterior cruciate ligament or ACL plays a critical role in the strength and stability of the knee. Chances are you’ve heard of a professional athlete or two who has suffered an ACL tear and needed reconstructive surgery before they could get back on the field to play at full [...]
Your feet go through a lot in the course of a single day. The force and effects of walking, running, exercises and even just standing for long hours can compile over weeks to start affecting how your feet move and feel. For some people, this can even lead to the [...]
Back pain is one of the most common complaints people experience as they age. Though certain back conditions like sciatic can strike at almost any age. The pain, discomfort, numbness, and potential loss of strength in the lower extremities can significantly hamper your quality of life. What Is Sciatica? Sciatica [...]
Last week, our amazing Dr. Boese was featured in Becker's ASC Review article "32 total joint ASC physicians to know." Check him out in the number 4 spot via this link! Becker's has featured dozens of total joint physicians from across the country so far this year. From the article: [...]
The human shoulder is one of the body’s most sophisticated compound joints with a wide range of motion and an even wider range of functions. It includes a series of muscles, bones, connective tissues, and other structures that help maintain a healthy fluidic range of motion. When any one of [...]
Hands play a very important role in our lives. Especially for those people who use their hands are part of their profession. When connective tissues like tendons are injured or suffer from repetitive stress it can affect your fine dexterity in a way that can go beyond hampering your quality [...]
