Patient's Guide to Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Introduction Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) is a procedure used to treat problems…
A Patient's Guide to Patellar Tendon Graft Reconstruction of the ACL Introduction The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a major…
A Patient's Guide to Meniscal Surgery Introduction The meniscus is very important to the long-term health of the knee. In…
A Patient's Guide to Biceps Tendonitis Introduction Biceps tendonitis, also called bicipital tendonitis, is inflammation in the main tendon that…
A Patient's Guide to Biceps Rupture Introduction A biceps rupture involves a complete tear of the main tendon that attaches…
A Patient's Guide to Hip Anatomy Introduction The hip joint is a true ball-and-socket joint. This arrangement gives the hip…
A Patient's Guide to Open Carpal Tunnel Release Introduction Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when the median nerve is squeezed…
A Patient's Guide to Ankle Anatomy Introduction The ankle joint acts like a hinge. But it's much more than a…
A Patient's Guide to Wrist Anatomy Introduction The anatomy of the wrist joint is extremely complex, probably the most complex…
A Patient's Guide to Hand Anatomy Introduction Few structures of the human anatomy are as unique as the hand. The…
A Patient's Guide to Swan Neck Deformity of the Finger Introduction Normal finger position and movement occur from the balanced…
A Patient's Guide to Postsurgical Infection One of the greatest advances in surgery during the twentieth century has been in…
A Patient's Guide to Cumulative Trauma Disorder Introduction Cumulative trauma disorder (CTD) is a broad category that includes many common…
Taking Care of Your New Cast Cast Care Instructions Unless you have a waterproof cast, you should keep your cast…
A Patient's Guide to Arthroscopy Introduction Until recently, surgery on the inside of any joint meant making a large incision…
A Patient's Guide to Osteoporosis Introduction Osteoporosis is a very common disorder affecting the skeleton. In a patient with osteoporosis,…
A Patient's Guide to Viral Arthritis Introduction We know that some viruses cause joint pain and inflammation (swelling, redness, and…
A Patient's Guide to Tendonitis Introduction Chronic, or long-term, tendon problems are common. Tendon problems are especially common in people…
A Patient's Guide to Septic Arthritis Introduction Septic arthritis is an infection inside a joint that is caused by bacteria.…
A Patient's Guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis Introduction Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, or long-term, inflammatory form of arthritis. RA…