Quadrilateral Space Syndrome

54 years ago

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

Adult Degenerative Scoliosis

54 years ago

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

Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) Injuries

54 years ago

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

Shoulder Dislocations

54 years ago

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

Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction (Tommy John Surgery)

54 years ago

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

Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries

54 years ago

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

Chondromalacia Patella

54 years ago

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

Quadriceps Tendonitis

54 years ago

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

Patellar Tendonitis

54 years ago

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

Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis

54 years ago

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

Dropped Head Syndrome

54 years ago

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

Cervical Burners and Stingers (Brachial Plexus Injuries)

54 years ago

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

Sacral Insufficiency Fractures

54 years ago

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

Pes Anserine Bursitis of the Knee

54 years ago

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

Treatment Guidelines for Low Back Pain

54 years ago

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

Intraoperative Monitoring

54 years ago

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

Complementary and Alternative Medicine

54 years ago

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

Back Pain in Children

54 years ago

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

Chronic Pain and Sleep

54 years ago

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

Muscle Cramps

54 years ago

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