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 [...]
Healthy blood flow to the lower extremities plays a critical role in a person’s quality of life as well as longevity. Poor leg foot and leg circulation can lead to a wide range of other serious conditions, not the least of which is the risk of blood clots forming and [...]
Most physicians see surgical intervention as being a last resort treatment option. Nonetheless, there are some times when surgery is clearly indicated to address a problem before it escalates into an issue that significantly impacts the overall quality of life. Bunion surgery is one of these procedures that will provide [...]
Chronic back pain can have a variety of sources. When that back pain becomes debilitating or cannot be resolved by other treatment means spinal fusion surgery might be seen as a final measure to help stabilize the spine and restore a functional quality of life for the patient. Spinal fusion [...]
Neck and back pain can be far more than just an annoying discomfort. Many people who struggle with neck and back pain find it impacts their overall quality of life. In some of these cases, a special type of surgery known as a Laminectomy might be able to help. Especially [...]
The Achilles tendon gets its name from the fabled Greek hero Achilles, who was supposedly killed by an arrow shot into his lower leg near the heel. Now in the age of modern science, we understand that the Achilles tendon plays a critical role in the ambulation and motion of [...]
Your lower leg might be more complicated than you think. It’s made from a variety of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other connective tissues that connect the knee and upper leg to the ankle. These structures all play a critical role in not only helping to bear the weight of walking [...]
Recurring pain, stiffness, and inflammation are typical symptoms of tendinitis. This is a somewhat common condition where inflammation and irritation in a tendon affect the range of motion and basic function of a joint. What Is A Tendon? A tendon is a thick fibrous cord that attaches a specific muscle [...]
