Shoulder

Shoulder

The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body.  It has a very wide range of motion due to its anatomy which consists more of muscular restraint versus boney restraint.  It functions as a ball and socket joint but…

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Knee

Knee

Knee The knee joint is a complex arrangement of bones, muscles, bursae (small fluid sacs), cartilage, and ligaments. Arthritic degeneration or physical trauma affecting the bones in the knee joint can necessitate total knee replacement, partial knee replacement or knee…

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Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is a healthcare specialty concerned with diagnosing, evaluating, and treating disorders and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. The purpose of physical therapy is to help each patient restore the maximal level of independence. Physical therapy helps you move…

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Elbow

The elbow joint is a complex hinge joint formed between the distal end of the humerus in the upper arm and the proximal ends of the ulna and radius in the forearm. The elbow allows for the flexion and extension…

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Foot & Ankle

Foot & Ankle

Toe, foot, or ankle injuries most commonly occur during: Sports or recreational activities. Work-related tasks. Work or projects around the home. In children, most toe, foot, or ankle injuries occur during sports, play, or falls. The risk for injury is…

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Fractures & Trauma

Fractures & Trauma

Fracture is the orthopaedic terminology to describe a broken bone.  These are usually the result of direct trauma to the body or extremity.  These injuries can be treated with surgery or without.  Nonoperative treatment usually entails a cast or brace…

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Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine

Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique utilized to treat various conditions of joints.  The most common joints treated are the shoulder, hip, knee, elbow and ankle.  Arthroscopy is performed through a few small incisions usually 5-10 mm in length. …

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Arthritis & Joint Replacement

Arthritis & Joint Replacement

Osteoarthritis is the progressive wearing away of the articular cartilage that lines our joints.  The smooth surfaces become roughened and cause pain with movement often limiting activity.  Risk factors for developing arthritis are obesity, previous trauma to the joint and…

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Hip

Hip

The hip is the body’s second largest weight-bearing joint after the knee. It is a ball and socket joint at the juncture of the leg and pelvis. The rounded head of the femur (thighbone) forms the ball, which fits into…

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