The rotator cuff is made of a series of 4 tendons and muscles that provides stability to the glenohumeral joint (ball and socket) and also allows for lifting over the head and to the side. A tear can occur acutely with an injury or degeneratively...
Read MoreThe labrum is cartilage that lines the glenoid, the socket portion of the joint, to help hold the ball in the socket and keep the bones from touching. This is commonly found as a result of recurrent shoulder injury or a shoulder dislocation....
Read MoreThe AC joint or acromioclavicular joint is formed by the distal end of the clavicle and the acromion. There are 5 types, I-V, with V being the worst. These generally result from a direct trauma to the area....
Read MoreThe MCL is a ligament on the medial side of the knee that give stabilization with valgus stress which is the knee bending inwards. There are 3 grades, I-III. Grade I is a mild strain, Grade II a partial tear, and Grade III a complete...
Read MoreThere are two menisci in the knee - medial and lateral. They are cartilage that help give cushion to the knee or in other words, keep the bones from touching each other. A tear can occur acutely or can be chronic. The chronic tears come...
Read MoreThe ACL is a ligament that helps give stability to the knee, especially with activities such as running, cutting and jumping. This injury commonly occurs from a quick change in direction, landing from a jump, or a contact injury from getting hit on the side...
Read MoreContrary to popular belief, a broken bone is no worse than a fracture. In fact, they both mean the same thing. While there are different classifications of fractures and broken bones, there is no difference between the two....
Read MoreThis type of bone fracture generally results from a fall where the vertebral column is compressed and then, under extreme pressure, cracks or breaks. This type of bone fracture may also be referred to as an impact fracture....
Read MoreStress fractures are microscopic fractures of bone resulting from repeated "stress", usually from bearing your own weight. For example, stress fractures of the feet are related to long walking, running, or other athletic activities. Stress fractures can occur in other bones of the lower leg...
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