innovative techniques Platelet-rich plasma therapy Times have changed since the days of bloodletting, when doctors treated their patients by taking blood out of them. Now a procedure called platelet-rich plasma therapy has emerged that involves injecting a portion of the…
Torn Meniscus There are 3 bones in the knee. These are the femur, tibia, and patella. The ends of those bones are covered with cartilage. This is a smooth material that cushions the bone and allows the joint to move…
Sprains and Strains in Children Sprains and strains are types of injuries. A sprain is an injury to a ligament while a strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon. Ligaments and tendons are 2 kinds of fibrous tissue…
Shoulder Tendonitis Shoulder tendonitis is an inflammation of your rotator cuff or biceps tendon. Your rotator cuff consists of the muscles and tendons in your shoulder. They connect your upper arm bone to your shoulder blade. Your injury may range…
Shoulder Pain and Problems Shoulder pain and problems are common. There are many types of shoulder problems that are caused by injuries and sudden (acute) or long-lasting (chronic) inflammation of the shoulder joint. The shoulder is a complex joint that…
Shoulder Dislocation If you have dislocated your shoulder, your upper arm bone (humerus) has moved out of your shoulder joint. This is the most frequently dislocated major joint of your body. Dislocation is often caused by a significant force that…
Rotator Cuff Injury Your rotator cuff consists of muscles and tendons that hold your shoulder in place. It is one of the most important parts of your shoulder. Your rotator cuff allows you to lift your arms and reach up…
Patellofemoral Stress Syndrome (Runner's Knee) Runner's knee means that you have dull pain around the front of the knee (patella). This is where the knee connects with the lower end of the thighbone (femur). Risk Factors Runner's knee may be…
Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee) Jumper's knee, also known as patellar tendonitis, is a condition characterized by inflammation of your patellar tendon. This connects your kneecap (patella) to your shinbone (tibia). Jumper’s knee weakens your tendon, and, if untreated, can lead…
