Meniscal Repair FAQs with an Arizona Orthopedic Surgeon

Knee Arthroscopy Repair of the Meniscus Arthroscopic surgery is the standard treatment used to repair a torn meniscus. Tearing of the meniscus usually occurs during activities that require fast stops, starts, cuts, and pivots. Arthroscopic surgery is recommended by Phoenix knee specialists because there are fewer risks and quicker recovery time. What are the types
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Shoulder Arthroscopy and Decompression with an Arizona Orthopedic

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Shoulder arthroscopy and decompression is used to treat shoulder impingement, which occurs when the rotator cuff muscles and tendons are squeezed by the surrounding shoulder structures. This surgery decompresses the rotator cuff tendons so the patient can have normal mobility and pain relief. How do I prepare for shoulder arthroscopy? Before the procedure, you must
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All about Cartilage Injuries – from a Phoenix Orthopedic Doctor

Ever wonder what the white and shiny covering over the ends of bone was for? Known as articular cartilage, it serves as a good bearing surface of the joint, the smooth yet tough exterior of the cartilage are its defining characteristics. However, overtime degeneration of the cartilage may occur that in turn may lead to
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The Best Way to Recover after Hip Arthroscopy

Hip arthroscopic surgery is a surgical process intended to repair damage to the cartilage or tears in the joint. Arthroscopic surgery can be utilized for most hip problems so long as you do not need a full hip replacement. Arthroscopic surgery has become one of the more popular surgical methods of the last few years
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Snapping Hip Syndrome: The Cause and Treatment

Sometimes called ‘Dancer’s Hip’, this condition is one in which the patient feels or hears a kind of snapping sensation in the hip while walking, running, swinging their leg around, or something as simple as getting up from the chair. Snapping Hip Syndrome is a condition, while not that serious but still can prove to
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Basics of Arthroscopic Surgery in Phoenix and Scottsdale

The surgical procedure that orthopedic surgeons use to effectively visualize, diagnose, and treat the problems that arise inside a joint, is known as arthroscopy. The word itself is derived from joining two Greek words arthro (joint) and skopein (to look). The word, in its most literal sense, means to look inside a joint. The Phoenix
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What Are The Surgical Options For Frozen Shoulder?

You must have surely felt the pain associated with frozen shoulder, if you come in the late 40s and early 70s age bracket. What is frozen shoulder? Characterized by pain, stiffness and loss of motion in the shoulder, this is a disorder which commonly affects women between 40-70 years of age, although men aren’t exempt
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What to Expect With a Distal Bicep Injury?

When your elbow sustains a serious injury, your Scottsdale orthopedic surgeon might perform a unique surgical process known as distal bicep repair. Located at the front area of your arm, the distal biceps muscle is the one which allows you to bend the elbow and rotate your forearm. This is the muscle which contributes in
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Why Women Are At Increased Risk of Knee Injuries

There are times when you are running, jumping, playing hard and generally, very into the game, when suddenly you hear something, a ‘popping’ sound. At times, you can even feel it. Immediately after, it’s not uncommon to feel as if the rug has been pulled out from under the feet and all the air has
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All You Need To Know About Throwing Injuries

Although uncommon, people of all ages can suffer from throwing injuries at any point in their lives. The injuries typically range from strained muscles, to tears and sometimes even fractures. The parts that are the most affected are normally the elbow or shoulder of the appendage, but the severity of this injury is highly dependent
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