Bone and Joint Blog

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..

Spinal fusion is the most commonly performed spine surgery in the U.S. with over 350,000 cases each year. The procedures can address pain, instability, and even deformity of the spine from a wide..

When the time comes to seek medical care for an orthopedic injury or condition, there are some key factors that everyone considers: convenience, skill and expertise, and bedside manner to name a..

Thomas Edward John, Jr., better known as Tommy John, played 26 seasons of major league baseball. Today, however, his name is less synonymous with greatness on the ballfield and better recognized..

When it comes to orthopedic injuries, there are few more common than the sprained ankle. Afflicting patients of all ages and levels of athleticism, a sprained ankle can occur whether you are..

Numb and tingling fingers, shock-like sensations through the hand – these are just a couple of symptoms that may indicate the presence of carpal tunnel syndrome. The condition which affects the..

When you think of an epidural, you may think of a woman during childbirth. However, epidural steroid injections (ESIs) are a proven treatment for many forms of back pain and can make a..