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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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4 Unbeatable Reasons to Say Yes To Surgery for Knee Pain

Knee pain is a common ailment. Knees bear majority of our body weight. People of all ages suffer from knee pain due to wear and tear and injuries. These injuries can range from Meniscus Tears, Ligament Tears, Cartilage Injuries, Knee Arthritis and Patellar Instability. Arthroscopic surgery is the perfect solution to these. Board certified orthopedic
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Top 3 Knee Arthroscopy Surgery Questions Answered By the Best Orthopedic Surgeon in Phoenix

Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive modern surgery used to diagnose and treat problems in the knee joint. Arthroscopy is useful in several knee problems. It has minimal risks, shorter recovery and has good outlook for most patients. Dr. Adam Farber, top knee surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona, answers most frequently asked questions about knee arthroscopy.
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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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3 Urgent Signs That You Should See An Orthopedic For Your Shoulder Injury

If you are an athlete, it is often hard to know whether you should see an orthopedic doctor immediately for your shoulder injury or wait a day or two and see if it subsides. Phoenix shoulder and knee orthopedic doctor, Dr. Adam Farber talks about signs that show that your shoulder needs urgent orthopedic care.
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