3 Reasons Your Shoulder Is Hurting and How It Can Be Treated
Friday, 29 July 2016
The most flexible joint, the shoulder, is also the most vulnerable due to repetitive motion or trauma. The most common shoulder conditions include rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability, labral tears and clavicle fractures among others. Modern shoulder treatments can provide lasting relief from shoulder pain. The leading shoulder surgeons can provide specialist shoulder treatments. Dr.
- Published in Orthopedic
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Treatment of ACL Injuries with a Phoenix Sports Medicine Specialist
Sunday, 26 June 2016
Anterior Cruciate Ligament 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
- Published in ACL Reconstruction, Orthopedic
Basics of Hamstring Muscle Strains
Sunday, 26 June 2016
Hamstring Muscle Strain Hamstring muscle strains are both painful and common. This injury affects many athletes, including skaters, runners, as well as soccer, football, and basketball players. The hamstring is a group of four muscles that run along the posterior (back) region of the thigh. These muscles allow you to bend the leg at the
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The Basics of Biceps Tendon Tears at the Shoulder
Wednesday, 27 April 2016
The biceps tendon attaches the biceps muscle to the shoulder and arm bones. If you tear the biceps tendon at the shoulder region, you could lose arm strength and experience pain. While many people can still function with a biceps tendon tear at the shoulder, surgery is required for complete recovery of strength and mobility
- Published in Orthopedic, Sports Medicine
The Basics of Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tears and Treatment
Friday, 22 April 2016
The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is a tough band of tissue connecting your thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia). The PCL is one of four main knee ligaments. A tear in the PCL is a common sports injury. How common are PCL tears? PCL tears comprise less than 20% of all knee ligament
- Published in Orthopedic, PCL Reconstruction
What is Kneecap (Prepatellar) Bursitis?
Wednesday, 20 April 2016
The most common type of knee bursitis is prepatellar bursitis, which involves inflammation of the bursa located at the front aspect of the knee. With kneecap bursitis, localized inflammation and tissue swelling can produce a small lump under the skin. What causes kneecap bursitis? Kneecap bursitis is often called housemaid’s knee because it can be
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4 Unbeatable Reasons to Say Yes To Surgery for Knee Pain
Wednesday, 24 February 2016
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
- Published in Knee Surgery, Orthopedic
Top 3 Knee Arthroscopy Surgery Questions Answered By the Best Orthopedic Surgeon in Phoenix
Tuesday, 16 February 2016
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.
- Published in Knee Surgery, Orthopedic
3 Urgent Signs That You Should See An Orthopedic For Your Shoulder Injury
Thursday, 07 January 2016
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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Treatment offered for Osteochondritis Dissecans
Sunday, 22 November 2015
Osteochondritis dissecans is a condition where bone underneath the cartilage tissue gradually loses vitality and dies due to lack of vascular supply. The damaged bone and cartilage can break loose, hindering joint mobility and causing a painful condition. The disorder is common among children and adolescents who undergo high impact activities that subject their bones
- Published in Orthopedic