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Finger Fracture

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

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

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

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

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 […]

Wrist Arthroscopy

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 can cause a range of symptoms such as pain, weakness, and reduced function, which can make life more difficult. Often when people experience wrist problems, they don’t think they’re serious […]

Radial Head Fracture

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 the time, but its function allows you to bend and straighten your arms and is also involved in the motion of turning the hand over so the palm faces up […]

Osteonecrosis of the Hip

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 vast majority of cases, the condition worsens over time, and without treatment, it can cause the tissue in the hip to die, and the affected bone in the hip joint […]

Pes Anserine Bursitis

Knee tendon, or pes anserine bursitis as it is known, is considered a self-limiting condition. The length of time it takes to resolve the condition varies. Six to eight weeks of stretching and strengthening for most patients can help reduce symptoms. It is important to treat knee tendon bursitis in the early stages to reduce […]

Inflammatory Arthritis of the Hip

Inflammatory arthritis of the hip can cause a wide range of disabling symptoms. Patients with long-standing inflammatory arthritis or those who do not respond to medical treatment may end up with joint destruction, which can lead to the need for a joint replacement. Although there is no cure for inflammatory arthritis, there have been many […]