Return To Competition From ACL Injury and Surgery: How Likely Is It?
Monday, 17 August 2015
The biggest challenge that medical professionals in the field of sports, still face today regarding ACL injury, is how long it will take for the athlete in question to fully participate in the sport after the surgery. Injuries that are sports related, especially an ACL tear, is far more serious than people think and therefore,
- Published in ACL Reconstruction
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Different Cartilage Restoration Procedures
Thursday, 30 July 2015
Cartilage restoration processes help you to replace damaged cartilage in your joints. Many athletes suffer from knee pain which can be the result of damaged cartilage. The cartilage around your joints is a rubbery material that covers the ends of each bone. This cartilage is designed to reduce friction inside of your joint and to
- Published in Knee Surgery
Tips to Prevent Shoulder Injury
Thursday, 30 July 2015
Shoulder is a tricky area in our body. It is somewhat similar to its sibling down the body, the hip. The shoulder is supporting our neck to stand tall and is connected with the spinal cord. Every time you move your arm your shoulder joints also move. To have a clear picture about shoulder injuries
- Published in Orthopedic, Shoulder Surgery
Surgery for Shoulder Instability
Monday, 27 July 2015
Patients who suffer from a throwing condition might occasionally feel their shoulder pop when they try to complete certain exercises. They might find that with time they feel less powerful in their shoulder and they are not as strong as they once were. Some people might experience pain in the front of their shoulder or
- Published in Shoulder Surgery
What Shoulder Instability Really Means
Wednesday, 15 July 2015
Shoulder instability is something which is best defined by the actual name. Shoulder instability is a condition where your shoulder is unstable. It is something where the connective tissue surrounding your shoulder joint starts to loosen or is traumatically damaged. Your shoulder joint is actually constructed of a ball and socket joint. The tissue which
- Published in Shoulder Surgery
How to Prepare for Knee Arthroscopy in Phoenix AZ
Monday, 13 July 2015
If you have damage to your knee joint you may be indicated to undergo an arthroscopic surgery. Arthroscopic surgery can be used to repair most damage to the knee except for complete joint replacement. If you have damage to your tendons, cartilage, or your ligaments you can turn to a orthopedic surgeon to get the
- Published in Knee Surgery
What to expect when going into arthroscopic surgery
Monday, 29 June 2015
Shoulder arthroscopy is a surgical procedure used by Arizona orthopedic surgeons to not only inspect the shoulder joint but to diagnose your condition and to repair the problem. When you undergo shoulder arthroscopic surgery, the first thing that happens is that you meet with a surgeon. This meeting is set up in order to determine
- Published in Shoulder Surgery
What to Expect With a Rotator Cuff Procedure in Arizona
Friday, 26 June 2015
If you have injured your rotator cuff, you more than likely have an issue such as a SLAP injury, torn ligament, or severe inflammation leading to bone spurs. All of these issues can be treated with non-surgical options initially, but if they are left untreated it can lead to severe complications and the need for
- Published in Shoulder Surgery
How to prepare yourself for rotator cuff repair in AZ
Wednesday, 24 June 2015
In order to prepare yourself for rotator cuff repair it is best that you understand what a rotator cuff repair actually involves. This process is a surgical process which is used to repair a torn rotator cuff. This is a surgical process which reattaches your tendon to the upper part of your arm bone. If
- Published in Shoulder Surgery, Sports Medicine
What to Expect during a distal biceps repair
Sunday, 14 June 2015
Distal biceps repair is a unique surgical process used when your elbow has sustained a serious injury. The distal biceps muscle is located at the front area of your arm. It is this muscle which allows you to bend your elbow and allows you to rotate your forearm. It is this muscle which is responsible
- Published in Elbow Surgery, Orthopedic