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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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The Basics of How Arthroscopic Surgery Works

by Dr. Adam Farber Injuries to the joints may be assessed via several methods: clinical history, physical examination, and  imaging studies such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) or Computerized Tomography (CT) scans. However, in some cases, a final diagnosis can only be made via arthroscopy. Arthroscopy refers to the surgical procedure that allows the Phoenix
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8 Myths About Shoulder Pain And Shoulder Arthritis

by Dr. Adam Farber Osteoarthritis is the most common arthritis that results from the wear and tear of the cartilage that cushions the joint. Researchers and scientists are not completely sure what causes shoulder arthritis, although there is some link to genetics, obesity and lifestyle. Risk factors include age, weight, work factors and gender (women
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5 Symptoms Of Arthritis In The Knee

There are three types of arthritis that can occur in your knee. Osteoarthritis is the most common one, which is slowly wears away your joint cartilage over time. This type of arthritis is seen after middle age in most cases. Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory condition that can occur at any age, even in children.
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5 Best ways to Avoid Joint Replacement Surgery

by Dr. Adam Farber Joint pain can be very limiting, often restricting mobility or a person’s ability to take part in day to day activities. However, joint replacement surgeries can be equally taxing on the body. Individuals will experience a great deal of discomfort and there is always the risk that they will not be
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An Overview of Microfracture Treatment of the Knee

by Dr. Adam Farber Microfracture treatment of the knee is a surgical procedure that is performed to treat damaged knee cartilage which acts as a cushion between the bones and joints. The goal of the knee microfracture procedure is to help prevent further cartilage damage and stimulate new growth. This procedure can help a patient
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5 Things to Know About Elbow Arthroscopy

by Dr. Adam Farber As the human body ages, it ceases to be the well oiled machine that it was when you were younger. The joints and muscles no longer function as well as they used to. Regular wear and tear has caused the connective tissues and ligaments to become damaged and torn; and it
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Why Women Are At An Increased Risk Of Knee Injuries

If you have ever stumbled and caught yourself before landing on your face, or if you’ve ever tripped over a rise in the sidewalk, but managed to avoid falling, you are already aware of just how important it is to be quick and steady on your feet. To do that you need to have strong,
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What Does Non-operative Rotator Cuff Treatment Entail?

by Adam Farber The rotator cuff, a group of muscles and associated tendons, has the main function of stabilizing the shoulder. These tendons and muscles are wrapped around the shoulder joint, allowing it to engage in a wide range of motion. These motions include the ability to rotate the shoulder when lifting an object overhead,
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