The field of orthopedics was originally for treating children (not adults) who were born with or who developed musculoskeletal deformities – thus the Greek “ped” root word, which means “child.” Orthopedic disorders are physical issues that affect the bones, muscles, joints, tendons, and [Read More]
Orthopedics
What a Torn Meniscus Means
The knee is one of the most commonly injured joints in the body. Any sport or activity that requires quick cutting and turning while running places the structures in the knee at risk of a torn meniscus, especially when bearing one’s full weight and making rapid shifts in direction. But what [Read More]
Common Shoulder Injuries
Your shoulder joint is the most mobile in your body. It allows you to perform a wide range of motion for all sorts of activities. But it’s the shoulder’s flexibility that also makes it susceptible to injury. Laborers and athletes are prone to developing shoulder problems through repetitive and [Read More]
Injuries to the ACL Knee Ligament
The knee is the junction of three bones: the femur (thighbone), tibia (shinbone), and patella (kneecap). These are held together by muscles, cartilage, and ligaments – including the anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL. Ligaments are strong bands of connective, slightly flexible tissue that attach [Read More]
Biceps Tendonitis
Biceps tendonitis is inflammation of a strong tendon – called the biceps tendon – that connects the biceps muscle in the upper arm to the bones of the shoulder and elbow. Inflammation usually occurs at the upper end of the biceps tendon with pain felt at the shoulder. Additional symptoms of [Read More]
