Radial tunnel syndrome, much like the more common and well-known carpal tunnel syndrome, is a painful condition caused by nerve entrapment. The radial nerve runs from the side of the neck, along the back of the upper arm and down through the forearm ... View More...
Many sports injuries improve with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. Both professional athletes and weekend warriors can become sidelined by injury. Athletes were traditionally given the choice of either sitting out for weeks (or months) to heal ... View More...
Bone spurs, or oseophytes, are bony outgrowths that protrude along the edges of bones. Oseophytes can develop anywhere in the body, though many form in joints or near areas where ligaments or tendons attach to the bone. Often, the extra bone goes com ... View More...
Overuse injuries such as tennis elbow, runner’s knee and Achilles tendinitis affect athletes of all ages and skill levels. If you exercise regularly, you may be at risk for these types of injuries. Why? Because they may occur as a result of placing ... View More...
When we talk about overuse injuries, older athletes and those who participate in professional sports probably come readily to mind. However, recent research from the National Institutes of Health demonstrates that young athletes experience overuse in ... View More...
Arthroscopic surgery offers a safe and minimally invasive way to diagnose joint problems, relieve pain and restore or improve range of motion. A popular treatment option for problems with the knees, hips, shoulders, elbows, ankles and wrists, this pr ... View More...
Elbow pain is the result of damage to or disease of bone, tendons, ligaments or cartilage around the elbow. The pain or discomfort is often accompanied by other symptoms, such as tenderness, swelling, numbness, visible deformity of the joint or stiff ... View More...