Sternoclavicular Joint Problems

A Patient's Guide to Sternoclavicular Joint Problems Introduction The sternoclavicular (SC) joint is important because it helps support the shoulder.…

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Snapping Scapula Syndrome

A Patient's Guide to Snapping Scapula Syndrome Introduction The scapulothoracic joint is located where the shoulder blade (also called the…

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Rotator Cuff Tears

A Patient's Guide to Rotator Cuff Tears Introduction The shoulder is an elegant and complex piece of machinery. Its design…

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Labral Tears

A Patient's Guide to Labral Tears Introduction Since orthopedic surgeons began using a tiny TV camera called an arthroscope to…

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Impingement Syndrome

A Patient's Guide to Impingement Syndrome Introduction The shoulder is a very complex piece of machinery. Its elegant design gives…

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Calcific Tendonitis of the Shoulder

A Patient's Guide to Calcific Tendonitis of the Shoulder Introduction Calcific tendonitis of the shoulder happens when calcium deposits form…

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Artificial Joint Replacement of the Shoulder

A Patient's Guide to Artificial Joint Replacement of the Shoulder Introduction Shoulder joint replacement surgery (also called shoulder arthroplasty) is…

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Shoulder Anatomy

A Patient's Guide to Shoulder Anatomy Introduction The shoulder is an elegant piece of machinery. It has the greatest range…

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Adhesive Capsulitis

A Patient's Guide to Adhesive Capsulitis Introduction Many adults (mostly women) between the ages of 40 and 60 years of…

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Acromioclavicular Joint Separation

A Patient's Guide to Acromioclavicular Joint Separation Introduction A shoulder separation is a fairly common injury, especially in certain sports.…

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Osteoarthritis of the Acromioclavicular Joint

A Patient's Guide to Osteoarthritis of the Acromioclavicular Joint Introduction Some joints in the body are more likely to develop…

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Revision Arthroplasty of the Knee

A Patient's Guide to Revision Arthroplasty of the Knee Introduction Over the past 30 years, artificial knee replacement surgery has…

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Prepatellar Bursitis

A Patient's Guide to Prepatellar Bursitis Introduction Prepatellar bursitis is the inflammation of a small sac of fluid located in…

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Popliteal Cysts

A Patient's Guide to Popliteal Cysts Introduction A popliteal cyst, also called a Baker's cyst, is a soft, often painless bump…

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Plica Syndrome

A Patient's Guide to Plica Syndrome Introduction Plica syndrome is an interesting problem that occurs when an otherwise normal structure…

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Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

A Patient's Guide to Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Introduction The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is one of the less commonly…

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Tibial Osteotomy

A Patient's Guide to Tibial Osteotomy Introduction Knee osteoarthritis often affects only one side of the knee joint. When this…

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Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee

A Patient's Guide to Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee Introduction Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a problem that affects the knee,…

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Knee Osteoarthritis

A Patient's Guide to Osteoarthritis of the Knee Introduction Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common problem for many people after…

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Viscosupplementation for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

A Patient's Guide to Viscosupplementation for Osteoarthritis of the Knee Introduction The squeaky hinge gets the grease. In the same…

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