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Understanding Rotator Cuff Injuries: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options

June 6, 2023

Rotator cuff injuries can be painful and even debilitating, affecting millions of people worldwide. The rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles that surround the shoulder joint, providing stability and allowing for a wide range of motion. If you have shoulder pain and suspect an injury to your rotator cuff, read on to learn the different types, how it’s diagnosed, available treatment options, and the long-term prognosis for patients. What a rotator cuff

Hip Resurfacing

May 24, 2023

When hip pain gets to the point that it impairs movement and functionality, it should never be ignored. Many people wait to consult a doctor because they are concerned it will mean they require a total hip replacement. Hip resurfacing, although not a term as familiar as hip replacement, is a more conservative procedure where the hip joint is relined instead of being completely replaced. (as in total hip replacement). If hip pain is keeping

Turf Toe

May 24, 2023

Although largely related to football players because of the “turf” reference, turf toe can happen to anyone, causing tears or sprains around the big toe joint. If severe enough, it can cause pain and other disabling symptoms and sideline anyone with a turf toe injury from functioning in day-to-day activities. Turf toe requires patience and time to achieve a full recovery. That is why it is important to consult with an orthopedic specialist at Advanced

Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome

May 18, 2023

Wrist pain can keep you from doing both things you love to do and things you need to do to go about life. Ulnar tunnel syndrome can cause debilitating pain that can prevent you from doing that. Caused by a pinched nerve in the wrist, ulnar tunnel syndrome can also cause tingling and numbness in the hand. There is no reason to suffer from the pain and disability of ulnar tunnel syndrome when you can

High School Athletes: Sports Medicine Tips to Make the Most of Your Summer “Off” Season

May 16, 2023

Today, many teenage athletes compete for their high school and go straight to or from a club sports season. Multi-sport athletes may be stacking multiple commitments during the same season – going from volleyball to track or tennis to soccer, for example – in the same season. And while cross-training can be great, this intensity, paired with back-to-back seasons and no break, can lead to burnout, overtraining, and injury. While summer is in season for

Runners Knee – Patellofemoral Syndrome

April 18, 2023

The knee is one of the body’s most important physical features. You could not move your leg in any direction or perform routine actions such as standing, bending, or walking without it. Additionally, the knee supports the upper body’s weight and helps you remain upright. Considering the knee bears so many heavy responsibilities, it should not be surprising the knee suffers many injuries. One such occurrence is a condition known as runner’s knee, which in

Slipped Vertebrae Spondylolisthesis

April 18, 2023

Like any part of the body, the spine is prone to its fair share of unsteadiness. Specifically, a condition called slipped vertebrae spondylolisthesis in which a vertebra moves and slips out of place, causing intense lower back pain, among other symptoms. Chronic back pain can prevent people from participating in enjoyable activities and hobbies. It can interfere with daily tasks, including cleaning, cooking, and even taking care of children and pets. All of this can

Scaphoid Wrist Fracture

April 18, 2023

Scaphoid fractures are usually difficult to identify. The scaphoid is relatively smaller than other bones of the hand, so the fracture may not be visible. The scaphoid area may not seem swollen, and one won’t always feel severe pain. As a result, people often ignore a scaphoid fracture, confuse it with a sprained wrist and attempt to self-treat at home. However, left untreated, it may take six months to heal. The medical experts at Advanced

In The News

Understanding Rotator Cuff Injuries: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options

Hip Resurfacing

Turf Toe

Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome

High School Athletes: Sports Medicine Tips to Make the Most of Your Summer “Off” Season

Runners Knee – Patellofemoral Syndrome

Slipped Vertebrae Spondylolisthesis

Scaphoid Wrist Fracture

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