Understanding Posterior Lateral Corner Knee Injuries

PLC Injuries Posterior lateral corner (PLC) injuries aren’t as common as other knee ligament injuries. And, because they usually occur in conjunction with a more serious ACL and/or PCL tear, they aren’t talked about much.  But that doesn’t mean understanding them isn’t important. In order to...

Shoulder Injuries: Understanding the Difference Between a Dislocation and a Separation

Shoulder Dislocation vs. Separation Although the terms dislocation and separation are used often interchangeably, they do not refer to the same shoulder injury. The shoulder is made up of three bones: the humerus (arm bone), clavicle (collar bone) and scapula (shoulder blade). The bones are...

Hip Labrum Tears: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

Hip labrum tears can limit your ability to not only play sports or go to the gym – but even walk comfortably.  The hip is a ball and socket joint made up of the head of the femur (leg bone) and acetabulum of the pelvis. Because keeping the joint in place is essential to hip anatomy and...