Quadrilateral Space Syndrome

A Patient's Guide to Quadrilateral Space Syndrome Introduction Quadrilateral space syndrome (QSS) happens when the axillary nerve is compressed, or…

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Adult Degenerative Scoliosis

A Patient's Guide to Adult Degenerative Scoliosis Introduction A normal healthy spine will be straight when seen from the front…

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Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) Injuries

A Patient's Guide to Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) Injuries Introduction Triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) injuries of the wrist affect the…

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Shoulder Dislocations

A Patient's Guide to Shoulder Dislocations Introduction A shoulder dislocation is a painful and disabling injury of the glenohumeral joint.…

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Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction (Tommy John Surgery)

A Patient's Guide to Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction (Tommy John Surgery) Introduction The doctors call it a UCLR ulnar collateral…

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Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries

A Patient's Guide to Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries Introduction The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) can become stretched, frayed or torn…

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Chondromalacia Patella

A Patient's Guide to Chondromalacia Patella Introduction The patella, or kneecap, can be a source of knee pain when it…

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Quadriceps Tendonitis

A Patient's Guide to Quadriceps Tendonitis of the Knee Introduction Alignment or overuse problems of the knee structures can lead…

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Patellar Tendonitis

A Patient's Guide to Patellar Tendonitis Introduction Alignment or overuse problems of the knee structures can lead to strain, irritation,…

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Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis

A Patient's Guide to Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis Introduction Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH) is a phenomenon that more commonly…

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Dropped Head Syndrome

A Patient's Guide to Dropped Head Syndrome Introduction Dropped Head Syndrome is characterized by severe weakness of the muscles of…

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Cervical Burners and Stingers (Brachial Plexus Injuries)

A Patient's Guide to Burners and Stingers (Brachial Plexus Injuries) Introduction Injury to the nerves of the neck and shoulder…

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Sacral Insufficiency Fractures

A Patient's Guide to Sacral Insufficiency Fractures Introduction The sacrum is a wedge shaped bone that makes up part of…

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Pes Anserine Bursitis of the Knee

A Patient's Guide to Pes Anserine (Goosefoot) Bursitis Introduction Bursitis of the knee occurs when constant friction on the bursa…

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Treatment Guidelines for Low Back Pain

A Patient's Guide to Treatment Guidelines for Low Back Pain Introduction In the United States low back pain is ranked…

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Intraoperative Monitoring

A Patient's Guide to Intraoperative Monitoring Introduction Spine surgery can be unpredictable and potentially dangerous because it can involve areas…

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Complementary and Alternative Medicine

A Patient's Guide to Pain Management: Body Talk Introduction Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has become more and more popular…

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Back Pain in Children

A Patient’s Guide to Back Pain in Children Introduction Until recently, a complaint of back pain in a child or…

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Chronic Pain and Sleep

A Patient's Guide to Chronic Pain and Sleep Introduction Sleep and pain problems are among the most common complaints in…

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Muscle Cramps

A Patient's Guide to Muscle Cramps Introduction You have over 600 muscles in your body. These muscles control everything you…

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