Shoulder & Elbow Care
AC Sprain
AC is an abbreviation for acromioclavicular. Your shoulder blade and collarbone are connected by your ligaments and AC joint. When you sprain your AC, it is considered a shoulder separation. There are different classifications for shoulder sprains determined by the extent of the tear. The three main types of AC sprains are: Type One: This... Read More »
Biceps Tendon Tear at the Shoulder
Have you teared the biceps tendon at your shoulder? The biceps muscle is in the front of your upper arm. It helps you bend your elbow and rotate your arm. It also helps keep your shoulder stable. Tendons attach muscles to bones. Your biceps tendons attach the biceps muscle to bones in the shoulder and... Read More »
Clavicle Fracture – Broken Collarbone
A broken collarbone is also known as a clavicle fracture. This is a very common fracture that occurs in people of all ages. The most common fracture about the shoulder is of the clavicle, frequently the result of a fall onto the shoulder. These fractures can be quite painful and cause difficulty in moving the... Read More »
Contusion (Bruise)
Athletes in all contact sports have many opportunities to get a muscle contusion (bruise). Contusions are second only to strains as a leading cause of sports injuries. Most contusions are minor and heal quickly, without taking the athlete needing to be removed from the game. But, severe contusions can cause deep tissue damage and can... Read More »
CrossFit Injuries & Treatments
Let OrthoNOW Care treat you now for a faster recovery CrossFit isn’t just a fitness trend—for many devoted followers of this exercise regimen, it’s a way of life. But, those fitness fanatics may also find that regular visits to an orthopedic specialist comes with the routine. Of all those who’ve tried this rigorous workout regimen,... Read More »
Elbow Fractures
Distal Humerus Fractures of the Elbow How do elbow fractures happen? Elbow fractures may result from falling onto an outstretched arm, a direct impact to the elbow, or a twisting injury. Sprains, strains, or dislocations may occur at the same time as a fracture. What are the signs and symptoms? Pain, swelling, bruising, and stiffness... Read More »
Epicondylitis – Tennis Elbow
Inflammation of the bony prominences at the elbow. Lateral epicondylitis is better known as tennis elbow and medial epicondylitis is golfer’s elbow. By removing the unhealthy scar tissue, new and healthier tissue can grow, restoring your natural tendon function
Glenoid Labrum Tear
A tear in the shoulder joint’s fibrous ring of tissue is called a Glenoid labrum tear. Usually caused by falling on the outstretched arms and repetitive movements like the lifting, catching or overhead throwing of heavy objects, a Glenoid labrum tear is marked by general pain, weakness and instability that’s difficult to trace to a... Read More »
Golfer’s Elbow
Golfer’s elbow, or medial epicondylitis, is an inflammatory condition of the medial epicondyle of the elbow. It is in some ways similar to tennis elbow. The anterior forearm contains several muscles that are involved with flexing the fingers and thumb, and flexing and pronating the wrist. The tendons of these muscle come together in a... Read More »
Labral Tear of the Hip and Shoulder
The reason you have movement in your hips and shoulders is due to a type of ball and socket. A cartilage ring called your labrum makes certain your bone remains in the socket to ensure motion. A labral tear is damage to your labrum in either your hip or shoulder. You can tear the labral... Read More »