Scoliosis
You may have seen individuals with scoliosis and wondered what it was. Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that most often is diagnosed
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You may have seen individuals with scoliosis and wondered what it was. Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that most often is diagnosed
Forefoot fractures can begin as very small injuries that do not cause severe pain. However, if the bone continues to experience stress, the crack will
Synovitis is swelling (inflammation) in the synovial membrane that lines some of your joints, including your hip joint, and can cause considerable pain. If left untreated, your hip
Although the bones in the fingers are small, a finger fracture is not a minor injury. Fingers are capable of very fine, coordinated motions and
When it comes to dealing with shoulder pain or injuries, knowing when and how to pick a shoulder specialist can make a world of difference.
The top of the talus (ankle bone) is dome-shaped and is completely covered with cartilage. A talar dome lesion is an injury to the cartilage
As life happens, so do injuries, especially those that occur when we least expect them. Sometimes these injuries need special care and attention. A torn
The terms stinger injury and burner injury can be used interchangeably. Burners are often referred to as stingers. They are intense nerve pains that run
Spinal fusion is one of the most common surgeries performed in the back. The basic idea is to fuse painful or unstable bones in the
Because the hands and wrists are used so much in our daily lives, they can be susceptible to a variety of injuries and conditions. These
Radial head fractures have a misleading name — it’s a common elbow injury, not a head injury. The elbow isn’t something people think about all
Also known as avascular necrosis (AVN), osteonecrosis of the hip can cause pain which can be debilitating in and around the hip joint. In the
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