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FAQs on AC Joint Injury Treatment

What is injury to the AC joint? The acromioclavicular (AC) joint refers to the meeting point of the clavicle (collarbone) and the scapula (shoulder blade). This is held together by ligaments, and stabilized by the surrounding muscles and tissues. Injury to this joint is referred to colloquially as “shoulder separation”. This is actually a misnomer,
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FAQs on AC Joint Injury Answered by a Phoenix Sports Doctor

What is the AC joint? Your shoulder is a ball and socket joint that connects the humerus (upper arm bone) to the clavicle (collarbone) and the scapula (shoulder blade). Because of its configuration, you can freely move your shoulder across a wide range of motion. The AC joint refers to the acromioclavicular joint, which is
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FAQs on ACL Reconstruction Answered by a Top Phoenix Knee Surgeon

What is the ACL? The knee is a hinge joint formed by three main bones: the femur (thighbone), tibia (shinbone) and the patella (kneecap). The knee is held together by four bands of connective tissue that prevent the knee from moving about. These are the four major ligaments of the knee, namely the Medial Collateral
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FAQs on Rotator Cuff Injury Answered by a Phoenix Orthopedic

What is the rotator cuff? The shoulder is the joint that connects the humerus humerus (upper arm bone) to the clavicle (collarbone) and the scapula (shoulder blade). Due to its ball and socket configuration, the shoulder enjoys a wide range of motion. The rotator cuff refers to the group of muscles that provide stability to
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How is Arthroscopic Elbow Surgery Performed?

An Arthroscopic elbow procedure involves inserting an arthroscope and other miniaturized surgical instruments into the elbow joint through several small (2-3 millimeter) incisions. The arthroscope includes a video camera that is used to identify the problem areas and observe the surgery. These problem areas are removed using a small burr attached to the arthroscope. This
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Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression – What is it?

Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression is a surgical procedure that is performed by Phoenix shoulder surgeons to relieve the symptoms of shoulder impingement syndrome. It’s a minimally invasive surgery in which the surgeon makes only a few incisions, the patient feels minimal pain during and after the procedure and the recovery process is fast. Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression
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Patellar Instability: What Is It and What Can Be Done For It?

Anytime injury occurs in the knee, it poses a problem. It is painful and oftentimes prevents a person from walking properly. The kneecap, or patella, is one of the areas that can be affected by injury. The patella is one of three bones that come together at the knee joint. Cartilage covers these bones where
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Four Things You Need To Know About Biceps Tendinitis

Athletes aren’t the only ones who suffer from biceps tendinitis. Older patients may develop acute biceps tendinitis with sudden overuse of the shoulder. Issues with the biceps tendon are often found in younger patients, 18 – 35 years of age if they are active in sports. Sports that involve throwing or excessive arm use, like
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What are the Indications for Tommy John Surgery?

Tommy John Surgery is a surgical procedure that is an effective treatment method for an Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) tear. Such tears are a common occurrence for baseball pitchers who have to use their elbows a great deal more than normal people. The extra strain they put on their elbows results in tearing their UCL,
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What are the Various Treatments for Knee Cartilage Defects?

Simply put, a cartilage defect is the cartilage that has been damaged. This can be caused by trauma, Osteonecrosis, Osteochondritis or other conditions. These types of defects are usually associated with the knee joint. Trauma is the most common cause of damage that causes a cartilage defect, and is often seen in association with trauma
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