The shoulder is composed of the shoulder blade (scapula), collarbone (clavicle), and upper arm bone (humerus). With two joints (the glenohumeral and the acromioclavicular), the shoulder is widely considered to be the most unstable joint. It…
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The condition known as bursitis occurs when the fluid-filled sacs, or bursae, located between a tendon and skin or between a tendon and bone, become inflamed. It can cause pain and tenderness in the area, and it can make movement very…
The shoulder is composed of the shoulder blade (scapula), collarbone (clavicle), and upper arm bone (humerus). With two joints, the glenohumeral and acromioclavicular, the shoulder is widely considered to be the least stable joint in the human…
Injuries, genetics, and repetitive use of our hands can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, a painful condition of the hand and fingers caused by compression of the median nerve. This can cause pain and irritation, and hinder a person’s ability to…
Osteoarthritis of the knee, often referred to as wear-and-tear arthritis, is a condition in which the cartilage within your knee wears away.
“When your cartilage begins to wear away, the bones of your knees rub more closely against one…
The joint replacement surgeons at Professional Orthopaedic Associates say if you’re experiencing the following signs, you may be ready for a joint replacement procedure.
You’re experiencing joint pain that keeps you awake, or awakens you…‘Tis the season to start decorating your homes for the holidays! Did you know that ladder-related injuries are on the rise this time of year? The following information can help you avoid ladder injuries this season.
Each year,…
Stores drastically roll back their prices for one day only, Black Friday. The biggest shopping day of the year can be stressful, exhilarating, and downright exhausting. You are on your feet for long hours, fighting crowds, and in some cases,…
In many instances of shoulder bursitis, arthritis, tennis elbow, or carpal tunnel syndrome, cortisone shots are often a prescribed medication. But what is cortisone and how does it work?
Cortisone is a powerful anti-inflammatory…
Ice packs and heating pads are among the most commonly used treatments in orthopaedics. So which one is the right one to use for your injury, ice or heat? And how long should the ice or heat treatments last? Read on for information about…