The shoulder is composed of three main bones forming a ball-and-socket joint. These bones are the collarbone (clavicle), upper arm bone (humerus), and shoulder blade (scapula). What holds these bones together is a section of strong connective tissue called the shoulder capsule. When a person has [Read More]
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Tearing the Meniscus
The meniscus is rubbery cartilage that exists between some joints of the body, like the knee. A tear in the meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries. It is very common among athletes who play sports that require momentum, sudden stops, jumping and rapidly changing direction. These sports [Read More]
How Elbow Bursitis Is Treated
Bursitis is a painful condition that involves inflammation of the bursae, the fluid-filled sacs that cushion joints throughout the body. A bursa may become inflamed for various reasons such as overuse or trauma and is characterized by swelling, redness, and stiff and achy joints. The large joints of [Read More]
Chronic Knee Pain? Arthritis May Be the Cause
Knee pain is terrible to live with, although millions of people of all ages do. The key is to get a clear diagnosis of what’s causing your knee pain so that the treatment you select can most effectively relieve your symptoms. Your best bet is to visit an orthopedic doctor for this. There are many [Read More]
Recovery from a Knee Ligament Injury
The knee contains four main ligaments that connect the thighbone (femur) to the shinbone (tibia). These ligaments are tough, but they can be stretched or torn due to severe impact or overuse, including from playing sports or if you are injured in an accident. A ligament takes longer to heal than [Read More]
