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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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]
What to Do If You Have A Dislocated Shoulder
Seeking treatment for a dislocated shoulder falls somewhere between the field-expedience of an super hero thrusting his wounded shoulder back in place and visiting an orthopedist. Actually, if like many you consider your orthopedist to be a super hero, then rest assured when it comes to your [Read More]
Shoulder Replacement Surgery: Traditional vs. Reverse
Shoulder replacement is the surgery of choice for more than 50,000 Americans every year. And it’s no wonder: this joint replacement procedure can effectively relieve chronic shoulder pain and improve range of motion. Patient satisfaction rates are 95% after a shoulder replacement surgery. If you [Read More]
