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5 Things to know about Rotator Cuff Tear Surgery

1. When Should I Consider Rotator Cuff Surgery? Surgery is usually considered an option only if the rotator cuff injury is very severe, or if non-surgical treatment has failed to improve shoulder strength and movement. Typically, surgery is considered in the following cases: When the injury is sudden and severe: These cases may require immediate
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The Anatomy Of Back Pain

At one time or another, most people in the world will experience some degree of back pain. In fact, according to the Global Burden of Disease 2010, low back pain is the leading cause of disability the world over. Back pain is also a very common reason for absence from work, which can result in
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Partial And Total Hip Replacements

As aging occurs in the body, it is inevitable that certain body parts will break down over time. One of the most common areas that is heavily affected by the process of aging is the hip. Luckily, modern medicine has developed a variety of different ways to treat the condition and ultimately replace the hip.
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What are the Various Options for a Knee Cartilage Defect?

by Dr. Adam Farber Defects in the cartilage of the knee can be due to a variety of causes, including acute injuries such as trauma and tears, and degenerative conditions such as osteonecrosis and osteochondritis. The knee is the most common site of cartilage defects, with the most common cause being trauma from sports injuries
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Treating Sport Knee Injuries – From Physical Therapy To Surgery

Sports knee injuries are common in those who are very active in sports such as football, basketball, cheer-leading, and high jump. Ligament tears are common when landing from a jump incorrectly. No matter the cause of the injury, the pain of a knee injury can be excruciating, and anyone experiencing it certainly wants the fastest
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What to Expect with a Knee Arthroscopy for a Meniscal Tear

  1. Why Should I Choose Arthroscopic Surgery? Arthroscopic surgery is a technique increasingly adopted by Phoenix orthopedic surgeons for the repair of meniscal tears. It has the advantage of requiring smaller incisions and less dissection, and is associated with improved outcomes.  The degree of repair done will depend on the severity and nature of
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Potential Outcomes of Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery

Rotator cuff tears are among the most common sources of all shoulder pain. Sometimes, you might have just a minor tear, allowing you to turn to nonsurgical treatments for any pain that you might be experiencing. However, there are many individuals who cannot find relief from these options, necessitating the use of surgery with a
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Rotator Cuff Repair Through Non-Invasive Surgery

The rotator cuff is an anatomical structure of the shoulder that provides stability and a wide range of motion in the arm. The shoulder joint is one of the most sophisticated structures in the body, and it is a connection between three bones, which are the humerus, the scapula and the clavicle. There are also
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A Guide To Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy

Platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy is quickly gaining recognition in the medical world for its benefits in healing injuries, treating osteoarthritis, and rejuvenating skin on the face. This therapy is part of relatively new science of medical treatments called orthobiologics. This exciting new field of medicine has already made the headlines. PRP therapy is perhaps
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Does A Shoulder Labral Tear Mean You Are Out For The Season?

The shoulder is a ball and socket joint that connects the scapula (shoulder blade), clavicle (collarbone) and humerus (upper arm bone). The glenoid is the shallow and flat socket of bone that can be found in the scapula. The humeral head is often larger than this socket, so a rim of soft, fibrous connective tissue
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