The Basics of Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tears and Treatment

The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is a tough band of tissue connecting your thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia). The PCL is one of four main knee ligaments. A tear in the PCL is a common sports injury. How common are PCL tears? PCL tears comprise less than 20% of all knee ligament
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What is Kneecap (Prepatellar) Bursitis?

The most common type of knee bursitis is prepatellar bursitis, which involves inflammation of the bursa located at the front aspect of the knee. With kneecap bursitis, localized inflammation and tissue swelling can produce a small lump under the skin. What causes kneecap bursitis? Kneecap bursitis is often called housemaid’s knee because it can be
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What are My Options for Meniscal Tear Treatment?

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Meniscal Tear Meniscal injuries are the most common type of knee injuries. Meniscus tears are usually related to trauma, but they can occur from a sudden twist or repeated squatting. How common are meniscal tears? In a study involving 100 patients with suspected meniscal tears, researchers found meniscal tears in 57 patients with symptoms, and
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What You Need to Know About Knee Tendon Bursitis (Pes Anserinus Bursitis)

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Knee tendon bursitis results from trauma, degenerative joint disease, and overuse. This condition affects the inner knee (medial aspect). This painful condition affects obese women, athletes, and older adults with arthritis. What structures are affected with knee tendon bursitis? Pes anserinus means “goosefoot,” which is used to describe the appearance of conjoined tendons that attach
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What You Need to Know About Combined Knee Ligament Injuries

Combined knee ligament injuries represent around 15% of all knee sprains presenting in the emergency room for treatment. The concept of combined ligament injuries encompasses many combinations. This injury usually involves one of the cruciate ligaments and one of the collateral ligaments. What are the main knee ligaments? The knee is the largest joint in
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What You Need to Know About ACL Injuries

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the main knee structures. An ACL injury is any over-stretching or tearing of this ligament. ACL tears can be partial or complete. Most ACL tears occur in the midsection of the ligament, or result in the ligament being completely torn from the thigh bone. How common are
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Treatment Options for Sports Knee Injuries

According to an estimate, nearly 10.4 million patients visit doctors’ offices due to knee injuries, such as sprains, dislocations, fractures, and ligament tears. Here is a brief look at some common sport knee injuries along with their treatment options. Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury (ACL) An ACL sprain may result from a collision or sudden twisting
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The Dreaded ACL Reinjury After Reconstruction

Imagine you are an adult who plays recreational soccer, or a high school student who plays basketball in his/her free time. At one particular game, you land awkwardly after a jump and feel your knee wobble and buckle, followed by immediate swelling and pain when your weight is put on that leg. A necessary trip
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An Overview of Outpatient Elbow Surgeries in Phoenix AZ

Arthroscopic elbow surgery is used to treat degenerative joint disease and various injuries. Many elbow procedures are performed outpatient, which means the patient goes home the same day. Interposition Arthroplasty of the Elbow When a patient needs a joint replacement of the elbow, but is not a candidate, the surgeon can perform an interposition arthroplasty.
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Arthroscopic Debridement and Resurfacing of the Glenoid

Arthroscopic debridement and resurfacing of the glenoid joint is a form of shoulder surgery. The glenoid is a part of the scapula (shoulder blade) is a shallow, articular surface located on the lateral aspect of the scapula. Debridement is the process of removing debris, excessive tissue, loose bodies, and other structures from the shoulder joint.
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