A Patient's Guide to Bipartite Patella Introduction Bipartite patella is a congenital condition (present at birth) that occurs when the…
A Patient's Guide to Osteonecrosis of the Humeral Head Introduction Osteonecrosis of the humeral head is a condition where a…
A Patient's Guide to Ankle Arthroscopy Introduction Arthroscopy is a procedure where a small video camera attached to a fiberoptic…
A Patient's Guide to Tobacco Cessation Introduction Congratulations! If you are reading this Patient's Guide to Tobacco Cessation, you have…
A Patient's Guide to Knee Arthroscopy Introduction The use of arthroscopy has revolutionized many different types of orthopedic surgery. During…
A Patient's Guide to Shoulder Arthroscopy Introduction The use of arthroscopy (arthro means joint and scopy means look) has revolutionized…
A Patient's Guide to Labral Tears of the Hip Introduction Acetabular labrum tears (labral tears) can cause pain, stiffness, and…
A Patient's Guide to Femoroacetabular Impingement of the Hip Introduction Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) occurs in the hip joint. Impingement refers…
A Patient's Guide to Hip Arthroscopy Introduction A hip arthroscopy is a procedure where a small video camera attached to…
A Patient's Guide to Nursemaid's Elbow Introduction Nursemaid's elbow is a common injury in young children. It occurs most often…
A Patient's Guide to Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment of Musculoskeletal Problems Introduction Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) (also known as blood injection therapy)…
A Patient's Guide to Elbow Dislocation Introduction When the joint surfaces of an elbow are forced apart, the elbow is…
A Patient's Guide to Adult-Acquired Flatfoot Deformity Introduction Adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) is a painful condition resulting from the…
A Patient's Guide to Limping in Children Introduction Limping in a child is a concern. Limping in a child is…
A Patient's Guide to Rotational Deformities in Children Introduction Rotational deformities of the legs and feet in children are often…
A Patient's Guide to Congenital Flatfoot (Pes Planus) in Children Introduction Flatfeet (also known as pes planus) describes a condition…
A Patient's Guide to Weightlifter's Shoulder (Distal Clavicular Osteolysis) Introduction Weightlifter's shoulder is a painful deterioration of the distal end…
A Patient's Guide to Transient Synovitis of the Hip in Children Introduction Transient synovitis of the hip is an acute…
A Patient's Guide to Rotator Cuff Tear Arthropathy Introduction The rotator cuff is a unique structure in the shoulder that…
A Patient's Guide to Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Introduction Shoulder joint replacement surgery (also called shoulder arthroplasty) can effectively ease pain…