As your most mobile joints, your shoulders are at risk for sprains. A sprain is a stretched or torn ligament, and it can happen almost anywhere in your body. Learn how to protect your shoulders and what you can do if you get hurt.
Are you trying to get to the bottom of your elbow pain? There could be several things to blame. Fortunately, your symptoms could offer a few clues. Keep reading to learn more.
Regenerative therapies tap into your body’s natural ability to heal itself. Read on to learn what’s involved with two popular regenerative treatments: platelet-rich plasma therapy and lipoaspirate therapy.
Maybe you caught yourself during a fall and now your hand is swollen and painful. Or maybe you have pain and stiffness from arthritis. From at-home care tips to professional care, learn about your treatment options.
Regenerative medicine is growing in popularity, and for good reason. Learn how platelet-rich plasma therapy uses platelets — elements from your own blood — to enhance recovery and speed healing naturally.
Do you regularly suffer shoulder dislocations? Does your shoulder often feel loose or weak? You could have chronic shoulder instability. Read on to learn how to recognize the signs of this common condition and how you can treat it.
Have you suffered an injury but can’t wait to get back to your active lifestyle? Accelerated rehabilitation could be for you. Focused on restoring mobility by speeding healing, accelerated rehab brings the benefits of traditional methods without the wait.
A traditional arthroplasty can successfully treat a shoulder ravaged by arthritis. But, if you have a rotator cuff tear to boot, a traditional shoulder replacement may not work. In these cases, a reverse shoulder arthroplasty may be your best option.
It’s normal for muscles to be sore after a workout. But, if you have lingering pain in one of your biceps that’s keeping you from your favorite activities, it could be a tendon injury. Read on to learn about biceps tendonitis and biceps tendon tears.
Joint replacement surgery replaces damaged bone and tissue with a prosthetic joint. If you have elbow pain from arthritis or an injury, an elbow replacement could be a good solution. Read on to learn more.
You use your shoulders a lot. Repetitive motion or overuse can lead to a rotator cuff injury, causing pain and affecting your mobility. But when is rotator cuff surgery your best option? Read on to find out.
Would you raise an eyebrow at the thought of staying awake during hand surgery? The fact is, more and more surgeons are praising the benefits of using local anesthesia for hand surgery. Read on to find out why it’s growing in popularity.