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Arthritis and AC Joint DislocationArthritis and AC Joint Dislocation
Arthritis and AC Joint Dislocation The main joint of the shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint formed by the glenoid socket and the humeral head. Most people think of this when
SLAP LesionSLAP Lesion
What Is a Labrum SLAP Tear? Unless it causes you pain, you might never give your shoulder’s labrum a thought. This thick band of tissue surrounds your shoulder socket and
Biceps Tenotomy & RepairBiceps Tenotomy & Repair
Biceps Tenotomy & Repair A biceps tenodesis is a type of surgery used to treat a tear in the tendon that connects your biceps muscle to your shoulder. The tenodesis
Rotator Cuff TearRotator Cuff Tear
What Is Rotator Cuff Tear? The rotator cuff is a combination of muscles and tendons that link your upper arm bone, the humerus, to your shoulder blades. The rotator cuff
Shoulder DislocationShoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Dislocation “In the past, instability was a lot different than it is now. In the 50s and the 60s, even in the 70s before we learned a lot about
Frozen ShoulderFrozen Shoulder
What is Frozen Shoulder ? Frozen shoulder is also known as adhesive capsulitis. It usually involves stiffness and pain that develops gradually in your shoulder joint. Treatment for Frozen Shoulder
Partial Knee Replacement SurgeryPartial Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee Resurfacing Knee resurfacing is an operative procedure that addresses localized cartilage (joint surface lining) defects in the knee joint and improves pain and function. What is a femoral condyle
Procedures to Prevent Knee ReplacementProcedures to Prevent Knee Replacement
Osteotomy of the Knee Osteotomy literally means “cutting of the bone.” In a knee osteotomy, either the tibia (shinbone) or femur (thighbone) is cut and then reshaped to relieve pressure
Cartilage LesionCartilage Lesion
Cartilage Repair Techniques This website focuses on articular cartilage repair treatment, which means the restoration of damaged hyaline cartilage in the joints. Cartilage repair and regeneration is a treatment for
Meniscus TearMeniscus Tear
You have two C-shaped discs of cartilage (soft tissue) that connect your thighbone to your shinbone. These are called menisci. They’re like shock absorbers for your bones. They also help