A meniscus tear is a common knee injury most often incurred while playing sports or exercising. Athletes, professional and amateur, and those who are highly physically active are particularly suspectable. The knee meniscus is C-shaped cartilage located between the shinbone and the thighbone. You [Read More]
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Types of Elbow Fractures
One of the most common orthopedic injuries is a broken bone, also known as a fracture. While you can get a fracture anywhere in your body, one place that frequently incurs this injury is the elbow. We use our arms for practically everything we do, and when we get into an accident or suffer a fall, [Read More]
Symptoms Of An Unstable Kneecap
You should be aware of a hard knobbly bone that rests in front of your knee. It is called the kneecap, and it gives the muscles in your thigh leverage when you extend your leg. The kneecap also helps protect other parts of your knee. While a network of ligaments and tendons keep your kneecap in [Read More]
What Is Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis?
One of the most common types of shoulder arthritis is glenohumeral osteoarthritis. The glenohumeral joint is where the top of the humerus (upper arm bone) rotates in the glenoid cavity, which is the ball-and-socket structure of the shoulder. The bones comprising and supporting the shoulder socket [Read More]
What Is Considered an Orthopedic Trauma?
Severe injury to one or more organs or tissues in the musculoskeletal system is considered orthopedic trauma. It is an injury affecting the joints, bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, or any of the related tissues and vessels. Car accidents and sports injuries are two of the most common [Read More]
