Distal Radius Fracture A distal radius fracture is the most common bone to break in the arm. The radius is the bigger of the two bones on your forearm. The end of the bone towards your wrist is called the distal end. A distal radius fracture occurs when you break the area on the radius […]
Elbow Injuries in Throwing Athletes: What You Need to Know Elbow injuries commonly develop among throwing athletes. This article will walk you through common elbow injuries and how they can be treated. What are common elbow injuries in throwing athletes? The elbow connects the bottom of the upper arm bone to the two bones in […]
How Does Shoulder Arthroplasty Work? Shoulder arthroplasty is a surgical procedure that repairs and replaces a damaged shoulder joint. This article will help you better understand the procedure and its purpose. What is shoulder arthroplasty? A variety of conditions can contribute to a damaged shoulder joint. The most common causes include inflammation due to arthritis […]
Shoulder Arthroscopy Explained Shoulder arthroscopy is an innovative surgical procedure that can help relieve pain and inflammation in the shoulder joint. This article will give you a better understanding of the procedure in case you are suffering from shoulder damage. What is shoulder arthroscopy? The shoulder is a complex network of bone, cartilage, muscle, tendons, […]
Biceps tendon injuries can take different forms depending on the cause of injury. This article will give you a better idea of how biceps tendon injuries can develop and what can be done about them. Causes of biceps tendon injuries The bicep is the front muscle in the upper arm. Two tendons connect the bicep […]
Like all student-athletes, coaches and families, I was excited about the Illinois High School Association’s (IHSA) recent announcement of a return to high school sports. The number of COVID-19 cases, hospitalization and positive tests have steadily decreased throughout the state of Illinois, placing all regions into “Phase 4” and allowing the return of practices and […]
Hip Resurfacing For younger patients with hip problems, hip resurfacing is a newer procedure that can help preserve most of the healthy bone. Total hip replacement is a surgery that removes all of the bone in the hip joint and replaces them with medical prosthetics. A total hip replacement is not always the best option […]
What You Need to Know about a Total Hip Arthroplasty? A total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a suggested treatment for a variety of conditions. This article will walk you through what to expect from the procedure and what can be done about a failed total hip arthroplasty if you have already undergone one. What is […]
What You Need to Know about an ACL Tear ACL tears are common knee injuries that can be painful and can interfere with your ability to do normal activities. This page will help you understand what an ACL tear is and how it can be treated. What causes an ACL tear? The knee joint is […]
