How a Torn ACL is Reconstructed

Torn ACL Reconstruction The ACL is one of the four ligaments in the knee that connects the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone).  The ACL plays an important role in knee stability and function as it prevents the tibia from sliding too far forward and causing the knee to be unstable and...

Jets’ WR Devin Smith, Out for Season with ACL Tear

General Manager Mike Maccagnan announced on Saturday that their 2015 second round pick, WR Devin Smith, will miss all of the 2017 NFL season after retearing the ACL in his right knee.  Smith’s play was limited last year after he returned from ACL surgery in his rookie year and to date he has...

Joakim Noah to Undergo Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery

The already suspended, and $72 million Knicks’ center, Joakim Noah is scheduled to undergo arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff in his left shou

How Physical Therapy Improves the Symptoms of Shoulder Arthritis

Shoulder Arthritis Unfortunately, there’s no cure for shoulder arthritis and the only way to treat this disease is by managing the associated symptoms. When used as part of a comprehensive treatment program prescribed by an orthopedic specialist, physical therapy can improve or even eliminate...

How Epidural Injections Can Relieve Spinal Nerve Pain

If you’re experiencing nerve pain that originates in your spine and radiates to an extremity, you don’t need to suffer. Epidural injections are a non-surgical treatment option that can help you. In this article, you’ll learn when they’re used, how they work, and if they’re right for you. Let’s...

How Osteoporosis Affects the Bones of the Hip

Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a condition that decreases bone integrity and strength. More common in aging men and women, one the first—and only—signs that osteoporosis is present is a fractured hip. In order to learn more, let’s go over some osteoporosis-related physiology and anatomy, causes,...

Patella Tendon Tears: Everything You Need to Know About Treating Them

A patella tendon tear is a serious injury typically sustained by athletes and active individuals. Because the patella tendon plays an important role in straightening the knee, proper diagnosis and treatment of the injury are of the utmost importance. If you’ve injured your patella tendon...

Shoulder Injuries: The Two Most Common Types of Labral Tears

One of the most common shoulder injuries is a tear of the soft tissue, known as labral tears, that stabilizes the joint. These injuries can be aggravating at best, debilitating at worst. The hallmark is always shoulder instability. If your shoulder feels loose or out of place, you might have a...

I Was Told I Have Trigger Finger Syndrome…What’s That?

The most common non-surgical treatment option is a steroid injection. When a strong anti-inflammatory medicine, or corticosteroid, is injected into the tendon sheath of the affected finger, inflammation decreases and the tendon is able to move freely.

What’s Snapping Hip Syndrome and How’s It Treated?

While the name “snapping hip syndrome” sounds dramatic, the actual condition is anything but. In fact, most people who have it don’t experience any pain.