Knee pain is very common. It is among the top reasons why many of our patients see our orthopedic surgeons here at Center for Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. If you’re suffering from knee pain, you’re probably on this page in search of answers—or solutions. With that in mind, we’ve drawn [Read More]
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How do I find the best orthopedic doctors for my condition?
An orthopedic doctor or surgeon is a medical professional that specializes in treating conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system. Apart from the five-year residency that orthopedic surgeons complete, orthopedic doctors can further specialize in specific body parts, such as the upper extremity, [Read More]
Surgical Repair of Torn Knee Ligaments
A torn knee ligament causes knee pain, swelling, and instability, greatly restricting knee movement and rendering you unable to pivot, turn, or twist your leg. Activities involving these movements can cause your knee to buckle or give way. If you have a torn knee ligament and you no longer get [Read More]
Will I Need Surgery for a Separated Shoulder?
Shoulder pain, bruising, swelling, weakness, and a limited range of motion are all signs of a shoulder injury. If you fall and land on your shoulder or receive a direct blow, you may have separated or dislocated it. A separated shoulder is a stretching or tearing of the ligaments that connect the [Read More]
Tendonitis of the Bicep: Symptoms and Treatment
Tendonitis refers to inflammation of a tendon. A tendon is the thick, semi-flexible tissue that connects a muscle to a bone, so bicep tendonitis can occur in either or both of the two bicep tendons at the shoulder (the top of the bicep) or the tendon at the elbow (the bottom of the bicep). This [Read More]
