Hip dislocation does not happen easily. It is typically the result of extreme impact such as a vehicle accident or fall from elevated height. The hip is a large, stable, weight bearing ball and socket joint that allows movement between the thigh and pelvis. Because of this sturdy structural…
Diabetes is often associated with foot problems. Diabetes prevents the body from producing enough insulin, or the body does not use insulin like it should. Because of this glucose, or sugar, is not absorbed into the body’s cells and instead remains in the bloodstream. When diabetes is not…
Infection can affect any part of your body including your bones and joints. Orthopedic infections are often caused by an infection that has spread from other areas of the body. In some cases, infection may be related to the presence of an artificial joint – especially in the knee and hip.…
Pain from inflammation can be acute or chronic. Acute inflammation is typically considered healthy, whereas chronic inflammation may be a sign of something more serious.
Orthopedic inflammation can be present in several different forms: in the joint, joint tissue, bursa, or tendons. This…
Your knees are one of the hardest-working joints in your body and they require a heavy-duty support system. The iliotibial band, also referred to as the IT band, is a strong, fibrous band of tissue that runs along the outer thigh from the hip to just below the knee. The IT band stabilizes the…
The knee is the largest joint in your body. A knee ligament tear – such as an ACL, PCL, MCL, or LCL – can leave you sidelined from many activities. Prompt care and physical therapy can alleviate pain and restore movement.
Ligaments are strong non-elastic fibers that connect our bones…
You may have felt it when squatting to lift something heavy or after a quick pivot while playing sports. A torn meniscus – also referred to as torn cartilage in the knee – is a common source of knee pain. Depending on the severity, a meniscal tear may be treated with arthroscopic surgery or…
Morton’s neuroma is a thickening of the tissue around the nerve that leads to the toes. Most commonly this occurs on the ball of the foot between the third and fourth toes because of the location of this nerve.
Pain associated with Morton’s neuroma is often described as feeling as…
Many people experience some form of neck pain. Neck pain can be caused by many things ranging from arthritis to degenerative disc disease or injuries such as whiplash.
The neck, or cervical region, contains a complex collection of bones, ligaments, muscles, tendons, nerves, blood vessels…
Nerve injuries is an all-encompassing term used to describe any traumatic damage to a nerve. Nerve damage can affect muscle function and cause loss of feeling. Nerve injuries can include force, such as a hit while playing sports or during a fall; a laceration in which the nerve is cut; or…