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Osteonecrosis of the Knee

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Few people have most likely heard of knee osteonecrosis, but it can be a serious condition. In addition to the sudden onset of pain, it can lead to permanent joint damage and the need for joint replacement. Early detection and treatment can help prevent bone and cartilage deterioration. Diagnosis and treatment of osteonecrosis of the […]

Shoulder Separation

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Shoulder pain isn’t normal, and you shouldn’t ignore it. If pain in your shoulder is making everyday tasks difficult, you need to see an orthopedic specialist with knowledge and experience in shoulder pain diagnosis and treatment, like the experts at the Colorado Center of Orthopaedic Excellence in Colorado Springs, Colorado. If left untreated, a shoulder separation […]

Scoliosis

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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 in adolescents. Most cases of scoliosis are mild, but some curves worsen as children grow. Without treatment,  scoliosis can be disabling and cause many complications. An especially serious spinal curve can […]

Forefoot Fracture

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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 often deepen and widen, becoming gradually more painful. Eventually, in the worst-case scenario, the stress fracture may progress to become a full fracture. If a forefoot fracture is not treated […]

Synovitis of the Hip

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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 pain may continue to worsen, which can make movement increasingly difficult. You can develop more and more synovitis which can eventually lead to the destruction of articular cartilage which is […]

Finger Fracture

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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 disruption of this motion can make it difficult to do simple tasks and activities. Think about it; fingers let us touch, grasp, and interact with our environment. They allow us […]

Talar Dome Lesion

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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 and underlying bone of the talus within the ankle joint. While symptoms may take months to develop, a talar dome lesion can cause pain, swelling, and more. This is why […]

Meniscal Transplant

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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 meniscus in the knee, for example, whether the result of a quick pivot during a basketball game, an unexpected fall or just wear and tear over time, can have long-lasting […]

Burners and Stingers

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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 through the neck and shoulder when the nerves become stretched or compressed after some kind of injury. That’s why they are common sports injuries. Although frightening, they usually resolve quickly […]

Bone Grafts in Spine Surgery

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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 spine so that they heal into a single, solid bone. For bones to fuse or heal together, additional bone is needed. This additional bone is called a bone graft. The […]