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Shoulder Fractures
The shoulder is a joint suspended by many muscles surrounding the upper extremity. The shoulder bones include the clavicle (collarbone), the scapula (shoulder blade), and the humerus (upper arm bone). The only connection of the shoulder girdle to the remainder of the skeleton is the clavicle. The scapula is an important part of the shoulder... Read More »
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain can be caused by: Rotator cuff tears (partial or full thickness) Various types of arthritis (bone on bone) Biceps tendinosis, avulsion, or dislocation Labral tears or fraying Instability Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) Acromioclavicular arthritis (arthritis where the clavicle meets the shoulder) Acromioclavicular joint instability Fracture Infection Neck problems Tumor Scapulothoracic problems (bursa irritation,... Read More »
Shoulder Separation
A shoulder separation is not truly an injury to the shoulder joint. The injury actually involves the acromioclavicular joint (also called the AC joint). The AC joint is where the collarbone (clavicle) meets the highest point of the shoulder blade (acromion). The most common cause for a separation of the AC joint is from... Read More »
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis occurs when the space around the spinal cord narrows. This puts pressure on the spinal cord and the spinal nerve roots, and may cause pain, numbness, or weakness in the legs. It often results from the normal aging process. As people age, the soft tissues and bones in the spine may harden or... Read More »
Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
Spondylolisthesis is Degenerative The most common cause of low back pain in adolescent athletes that can be seen on X-ray is a stress fracture in one of the bones (vertebrae) that make up the spinal column. Technically, this condition is called spondylolysis (spon-dee-low-lye-sis). It usually affects the fifth lumbar vertebra in the lower back and,... Read More »
Sprained Ankle
Are you experiencing pain in your foot or ankle? If there is a severe in-turning or out-turning of the foot relative to the ankle, the forces cause the ligaments to stretch beyond their normal length. If the force is too strong, the ligaments can tear. You may lose your balance when your foot is placed... Read More »
Stress Fracture of the Foot and Ankle
A stress fracture is an overuse injury. When muscles are overtired, they are no longer able to lessen the shock of repeated impacts. When this happens, the muscles transfer the stress to the bones. This can create small cracks or fractures. The most common sites of stress fractures are the second and third metatarsals of... Read More »
Thumb Sprains
A sprain is an injury to a ligament. Ligaments are the connective tissues that connect bones to bones across a joint. These types of injuries are common in sports and falls. The thumb is jammed into another player, the ground, or the ball. The thumb may be bent in an extreme position, causing a sprain.... Read More »
Torn Cartilage
When people talk about torn knee cartilage, they are usually referring to a torn meniscus. The mensicus is a tough, rubbery cartilage that is attached to the knee’s ligaments. The meniscus acts like a shock absorber. In athletic activities, tears in the meniscus can occur when twisting, cutting, pivoting, decelerating, or being tackled. Direct contact... Read More »
Trigger Finger – Flexor Tenosynovitis
Trigger finger, trigger thumb, or trigger digit This is a common disorder of later adulthood characterized by catching, snapping or locking of the involved finger flexor tendon, associated with dysfunction and pain. A disparity in size between the flexor tendon and the surrounding retinacular pulley system, most commonly at the level of the first annular... Read More »