Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries have become a growing concern in the world of throwing sports and beyond. For professional baseball athletes, a torn UCL can bring a soaring career to a rapid end. Even if you are just an amateur pitcher,...
If you can perform actions such as lifting your arms, throwing a ball, or hugging a loved one, it is all thanks to the rotator cuff. This bundle of tendons and muscles plays a vital role in keeping the shoulder joint stable and mobile, enabling...
Glenoid labral tears (or a torn labrum in the shoulder) are a common cause of shoulder pain amongst older adults and young athletes alike. While this condition may seem rare at first, studies have shown that asymptomatic labral tears are present...
Thoracic outlet syndrome is a relatively rare condition, affecting only 1-3 people in a population of 100,000. The fact that this syndrome isn’t widespread, coupled with the large range of symptoms it manifests itself with, makes it difficult...
The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) is a sophisticated structure of ligaments, tendons, and cartilaginous fibers located at the base of your hand. This structure provides stability to the arm bones and allows movements such as rotating...
Today, 50% of active tennis players battle elbow injuries. On the other hand, elbow pain impacts the careers of many famous golfers, and even caused Tiger Woods to withdraw from the AT&T National in 2013.
The spine is home to 31 pairs of spinal nerves responsible for connecting the organs and the different parts of the body to the brain. These nerves transmit signals relating to touch and movement and control autonomic functions such as heartbeat,...
If you have been experiencing dull or aching pain in your lower chest or upper abdomen, you might be suffering from what’s called Slipping Rib Syndrome (SRS). SRS is considered a rare condition, being a contributing factor in only 5% of musculoskeletal...
Although shoulder arthritis may not be as well-known as knee or hip arthritis, this degenerative condition of the joint is estimated to affect one third of the population over the age of 60 to some degree.
Our regenerative orthopedic treatment for sciatica is a promising new therapy that has the potential to help alleviate chronic pain and improve quality of life. This type of treatment involves injecting PRP or BMC directly into the area around...
Whether it is typing on a keyboard, tying your shoes, or even brushing your teeth, your hands are at the center of many daily activities. Being composed of over 20 joints, your hands are at a higher risk of developing osteoarthritis (OA).
Made up of 26 bones and over 30 joints, the foot’s structure plays a vital role in enabling everyday activities such as running, walking, and jumping. However, for how resilient our feet and ankles might be, they aren’t immune to chronic...
Peripheral Neuropathy is one of the most common chronic pain conditions affecting millions of patients every year. Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy include persistent pain, burning, tingling, numbness, and other uncomfortable sensations in...
The knee is a complex joint composed of multiple bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles that make it flexible, resilient, and able to bear extraordinary loads. One of these components is the meniscus, a C-shaped wedge of cartilage that keeps...
Nearly 5 million individuals in the US lived with a knee replacement in 2010 and, as the population continues to age, this figure is now growing at an unprecedented rate - unsurprisingly so! For those living with debilitating pain and inhibited...
Recent estimates show that around 14 million people in the US live with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis, making it the most widespread chronic pain condition in America. But, if you suffer from knee OA, you know that the impact it has on your...
The hip is composed of a complex structure of tendons, ligaments, muscles, and bones that protect vital organs and stabilize the pelvis during movement. When healthy, your hip components glide against one another and maintain movements fluid...
Whether it’s sitting, walking, jumping, or simply standing, the hips are at the core of most of the movements we perform in our daily lives. Though these joints are strong and resilient, they are not immune to some diseases, including osteoarthritis....
The hip is an extremely strong and resilient structure composed of joints, ligaments, and muscles that enable movements such as sitting, bending, walking, and running. However, being a weight-bearing structure, the hip isn’t immune to excessive...
Intervertebral disc herniation can be a painful condition that may affect many aspects of your life. According to estimations, herniated discs can lead to an average of 37 days of sick leave from work and, in the case of patients undergoing...
If you have noticed pain and stiffness in your shoulder, and these sensations seem to just be getting worse, you might be suffering from a “frozen shoulder”. This condition, which is medically known as adhesive capsulitis, can significantly...
Tendons are powerful cords of fibrous tissue that connect muscles to bones and can bear extraordinary loads. For example, the Achilles tendon absorbs up to 12.5 times your body weight while running.
If you have ever experienced the pain and discomfort caused by a sprained ankle, you are certainly not alone. Acute ankle sprains and torn ligaments are among the most common musculoskeletal injuries in the U.S., accounting for 20% of all injury-related...
Nearly 65 million Americans have experienced back problems at least once, and 16 million of them deal with long-lasting chronic pain. If you belong to this demographic, the chances are that you have spent time and resources looking for the causes...
If you are battling chronic back pain, you are not alone. Today, it is estimated that around a quarter of the world’s population will experience back problems at least once in their lifetime. Facet joint conditions are a contributing factor...
Adult degenerative scoliosis (ADS) is a condition of the spine estimated to affect nearly 70% of asymptomatic individuals aged 60 and over. Degenerative scoliosis might be asymptomatic at first. However, over time, the abnormal curvature of...
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) affects up to 10 million Americans. While this condition can be efficiently treated, wrist pain and discomfort still cause an average of 27 days of work lost per patient, and, in 18% of cases, it forces individuals...
Thanks to its complex structure, the spine enables most of the movements we enjoy in our daily life, such as sitting, bending, or twisting. For how resilient, strong, and flexible the spine is, it is not entirely immune to conditions that cause...
If you have been struggling with debilitating back pain, the culprit may be annular tears. This is a degenerative condition of the spine that may play a role in causing neck, mid-back, and low-back pain.
If you are struggling with shoulder pain, acromioclavicular (AC) joint impingement may be the culprit. According to estimations, 20-50% of all adults will seek medical care for shoulder pain, and a quarter of them will be diagnosed with shoulder...
Supporting thousands of steps each day and enabling movements such as running, jumping, and sitting, your knees play a vital role in every aspect of our daily life. But, despite the fact that it can withstand around 500 pounds of tension, the...