Shoulder Sports Injury Overview from an AZ Orthopedic Surgeon

Shoulder Sports Injuries   When someone has a shoulder injury, the trunk and spine are also affected. The main goals of treating a shoulder sports injury are to regain proper shoulder joint stability and to re-establish the patient’s kinetic chain (muscles and joints extending from the core of the body to the hand). All trunk
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What are the Most Common Sports Injuries and Treatments?

Running, jumping, swinging, pivoting, catching, throwing– Sports provide a diverse and exciting range of fun physical activities in our world. Practicing and participating safely is of course very important, as players always face the risk of injuries during their sports activity. Some sports may inherently carry a greater risk than other ones, given the different
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FAQs on Stem Cell Procedures for Rotator Cuff Bursitis

Stem cell and PRP procedures for rotator cuff bursitis are counted among the most advanced medical treatment modes. It prevents pain and disability from taking over your rotator cuff while initiating natural healing. An alternative to surgery, stem cell therapy for rotator cuff bursitis is minimally invasive and facilitates faster recovery. What are stem cells?
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An Overview of Shin Splints and Treatment

Shin splint is a term used to the pain along the inner edge of the tibia (shin bone). The pain associated with shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome) often develops after physical activity, such as running. The pain is often worse when the athlete is just starting the fitness activity. What are the symptoms of
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The Basics of Quadriceps Tendon Tears and Treatment

The quadriceps tendon is a large fibrous structure just above the kneecap. This tendon is part of the complex extensor mechanism of the knee that includes the patella (kneecap), the patellar tendon, the quadriceps muscle, and the quadriceps tendon. A tear in the quadriceps tendon is a common athletic injury. What is the role of
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The Basics of Biceps Tendon Tears at the Shoulder

Biceps Anatomy
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
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The Basics of Chronic Shoulder Instability

The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint that is shallow. Because this joint is shallow, it is more mobile than other joints. However, this great range of motion can also cause joint problems. Shoulder instability occurs when the ball moves around too freely in the socket. What are the main shoulder components? The socket of the
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What are My Options for Meniscal Tear Treatment?

Knee Specialist Phoenix
Meniscal Tear Meniscal injuries are the most common type of knee injuries. Meniscus tears are usually related to trauma, but they can occur from a sudden twist or repeated squatting. How common are meniscal tears? In a study involving 100 patients with suspected meniscal tears, researchers found meniscal tears in 57 patients with symptoms, and
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What You Need to Know About Knee Tendon Bursitis (Pes Anserinus Bursitis)

Phoenix sports medicine doctor
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 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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