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What are the Causes of Chronic Knee Pain?

Saturday, 22 April 2017 by Adam Farber

Knee pain is the most common reason for primary care doctor visits. In addition, 30% of orthopedic complaints are related to knee pain. Overall, half of all athletes have some type of knee pain during their lives. The knee is considered an “at risk” joint. These means that the structure of the knee places mechanical

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Chronic Shoulder Pain Treatments in Arizona

Saturday, 22 April 2017 by Adam Farber

Shoulder pain can interfere with usual activities and become a chronic problem. The shoulder is a complex joint that can move through many ranges-of-motion. Injury to the shoulder can quickly be a problem even at a desk job. The shoulder can become injured in isolation or in conjunction with the arm, neck, back, or chest.

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Shoulder Instability Explained by an Arizona Specialist

Saturday, 22 April 2017 by Adam Farber

Shoulder instability means the shoulder joint is not stable, and slides around too much in the socket. For some patients, the unstable shoulder slips out of the socket, which is caused subluxation. If left untreated, shoulder instability leads to shoulder joint arthritis. What parts of the shoulder are affected by instability? The shoulder is made

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What are the Different Types of Rotator Cuff Repair?

Friday, 17 March 2017 by Adam Farber

Rotator cuff repair surgery is used to repair a torn shoulder tendon or muscle, or to repair a group of tendons and muscles. This procedure is done with a large open incision, or through a buttonhole-sized incision via shoulder arthroscopy. What is the rotator cuff? The rotator cuff is a group of muscles

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Basics of Knee Ligament Injuries from an AZ Orthopedic

Friday, 17 March 2017 by Adam Farber

The knee is the largest joint of the body and it plays a vital role in weight-bearing and movement of the body. It is also one of the most complex joints of the human body. Ligaments are fibrous tissues that connect bones. There are two sets of ligaments in the knee: the cruciate ligaments –

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Basics of Chronic Shoulder Instability in Arizona

Friday, 17 March 2017 by Adam Farber

The shoulder is the most mobile joint and has a great range of motion as it is a ball and socket joint. It is however, shallower than the hip joint (also ball and socket) and this causes it to be more unstable. The shoulder joint consists of the head of the humerus (arm bone) and

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Overview of Frozen Shoulder Treatment in Arizona

Monday, 20 February 2017 by afarber

Frozen Shoulder Syndrome Frozen shoulder is a painful, chronic condition characterized by loss of motion and inflammation. This condition results from injury, trauma, or previous shoulder surgery. How common is frozen shoulder syndrome? Frozen shoulder syndrome is not common among young people. However, it is usually found in the 40+ age group,

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Overview of Labral Tear Repairs from an Arizona Orthopedic Surgeon

Friday, 17 February 2017 by afarber

Labral Tear Repair Labral repair is a surgery use to correct damage to the shoulder joint cartilage. Labral tears are a common type of sports injury, and they often occur along with shoulder dislocation. Overhead throwing athletes are at high risk for labral tears. What is the labrum? The labrum in the

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Shoulder Sports Injury Overview from an AZ Orthopedic Surgeon

Wednesday, 15 February 2017 by afarber

Shoulder Sports Injuries When someone has a shoulder injury, the trunk and spine are also affected. The main goals of treating a shoulder sports injury are to regain proper shoulder joint stability and to re-establish the patient’s kinetic chain (muscles and joints extending from the core of the body to the hand). All trunk

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What are the Most Common Sports Injuries and Treatments?

Thursday, 12 January 2017 by afarber

Running, jumping, swinging, pivoting, catching, throwing– Sports provide a diverse and exciting range of fun physical activities in our world. Practicing and participating safely is of course very important, as players always face the risk of injuries during their sports activity. Some sports may inherently carry a greater risk than other ones, given the different