Bone and Joint Blog

The knee is one of the body’s largest and most complex joints, comprised of multiple bones, tendons, and ligaments.  When strong and healthy, the knee supports the leg and weight of the body while..

Shoulder injuries are fairly common among the general population, but they are exceptionally common among athletes. Sports that require overhead arm movement such as baseball, volleyball, and..

Arthritis is one of the most common diseases plaguing American adults today. By most estimates, it affects as many as 1 in 3 individuals between the ages of 18 and 64 in forms such as..

There are hundreds of joints in the human body that allow us to move freely, and while all of them serve an important purpose, some are simply more important than others. The knee for instance, is..

Scrapes, cuts and bruises are a childhood rite of passage. Unfortunately, so too are broken bones for many. In fact, as many as 40 percent of adolescent girls and 50 percent of boys will..

When it comes to low back pain, there is no shortage of people affected.  In fact, up to 80 percent of all American adults will suffer from low back pain at some point in their lives due to causes..

In order for the body to be strong and sturdy, bones must be rigid.  However, in order for it to be flexible and move, these bones must connect via joints.  While there are various types of joints..

Physical activity and athletic pursuits are healthy pastimes for most people.  Regardless of age or fitness level, regular physical movement is a key component in safeguarding and promoting..

Osteoarthritis is a progressively debilitating condition that can strike any joint in the body but that is particularly common in weightbearing joints such as the hip and knee.  The hip is the..

Osteoarthritis (OA) affects over 30 million American adults and is a leading cause of disability.  Among its many forms, osteoarthritis of the hip is the third most common, causing millions of..