Injuries to the Shoulder: When should you worry?
Injuries to the Shoulder: When should you worry?
Meniscus Transplantation
By Greer E. Noonburg, M.D. The meniscus is a C-shaped fibrocartilage structure found within the knee. It functions as a shock-absorber, providing protection for the cartilage at the ends of the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone). A torn…
Osteonecrosis of the Hip
By Mark Jenkins, D.O. Osteonecrosis of the hip (ON), also known as Avascular Necrosis and Aseptic Necrosis, is a significant condition that affects young adults usually between the ages of 20-40 years old. The natural progression of the disease is…
Platelet-Rich Plasma
By Spencer M. Wheeler, M.D. Over the past several decades many advances have been made in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Many of these advances have been the result of improvements in surgical techniques and diagnostic imaging. While it is…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
By Robert Dow Hoffman, M.D Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common cause of pain and numbness in the hand. Estimates of its prevalence in this country are as high as 10 % of the population. But what is carpal tunnel…
Cervical Radiculopathy: Not Just Another Pain in the Neck
By Raphael Rey Roybal, M.D., M.B.A. Affecting nearly 66 percent of adults during their life time, neck pain is yet another common burden to the human condition. Not surprisingly, pains in the neck have several possible physical causes other than…
Injuries To Cartilage In The Knee: What Does It Mean?
By Robert Dow Hoffman, M.D As we all know, the knee joint is the connection of the femur (thigh bone), and the tibia (shin bone), with the patella (kneecap) located in front of the femur. The ends of these bones…