Bone and Joint Blog

If you have been diagnosed with the inflammatory autoimmune disease Rheumatoid Arthritis, you are intimately familiar with the pain, swelling, and tenderness that invades affected joints. By this..

If you are experiencing forefoot pain, particularly while walking, that feels like a marble or bunched up sock is underfoot, you may have a Morton’s neuroma. This condition is caused by an..

As you get older, chances are, you will have some level of degenerative disc disease. It’s only natural for the spongy, shock-absorbent discs between our vertebrae to age right along with the rest..

The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage that plays a vital role in knee health and functionality, providing cushion and support between the adjoining shin and thighbones. It is also one of..

You likely already know that osteoporosis is a bone-weakening disease that primarily strikes older women. You probably realize that having this condition makes patients more prone to falls and..

Have you developed tender nodules on the palm of your hand? Are thickened cords of tissue gradually pulling your ring or pinky fingers toward your palm? If so, you are likely suffering from a..

The human foot is an incredible design that allows us to do things many others can’t such as walk upright and run for long distances. Key to this design is the arch which helps us bear weight and..

The shoulders are comprised of the two most mobile joints in the human body. The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is where the tip of the shoulder blade connects to the clavicle, while the..

Imagine a gradual onset of pain in your shoulder. You find it difficult to move or lift your arm without discomfort radiating throughout the joint. Over time, this restricted motion worsens, and..

Sports-related injuries can happen to anyone during the course of physical activity. You don’t have to be a professional athlete to be sidelined by a rotator cuff injury, tennis elbow, or sprained..