Shoulder Injuries: Understanding the Difference Between a Dislocation and a Separation

Although the terms dislocation and separation are used often interchangeably, they do not refer to the same shoulder injury. The shoulder is made up of three bones: the humerus (arm bone), clavicle (collar bone) and scapula (shoulder blade). The bones are connected by soft tissues to form two...

Hip Labrum Tears: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

Hip labrum tears can limit your ability to not only play sports or go to the gym – but even walk comfortably.  The hip is a ball and socket joint made up of the head of the femur (leg bone) and acetabulum of the pelvis. Because keeping the joint in place is essential to hip anatomy...

Shoulder Fractures: Causes, Types, Symptoms and Treatments

Shoulder fractures can be a painful and limiting injury.  The shoulder is made up of three bones: the humerus (arm bone), clavicle (collar bone) and scapula (shoulder blade). These bones are attached to one another by soft tissues to form three joints that work in harmony to move the...

Clavicle Fractures: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments

Clavicle fractures are a common fracture sustained by patients in all population groups. Because the clavicle plays an important role in connecting the arm to the body, treating it when it’s fractured is important. Common causes, symptoms, and treatments for clavicle fractures are: Causes of...

Knee Pain 101: What is a Bone Spur? And How Do I Know If I Have One?

Knee Pain What is a Bone Spur? And How Do I Know if I Have One? Most people have heard of a bone spur (or osteophyte). But,  they don’t know exactly what it is – or how to tell if they have one. If you’re curious, here’s everything you need to know: Osteoarthritis and Bone Spur...

The 5 Most Common Symptoms of a Meniscus Injury

The meniscus has the important job of cushioning and stabilizing the knee joint and anytime a meniscus injury occurs symptoms are usually severe enough to warrant a trip to an Orthopedic Surgeon. If you’ve injured your knee and are experiencing any, or any combination, of the...

Patellar Dislocations: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments

Patellar dislocation is a common and often painful injury.  The patella bone connects the muscles of the thigh to the front of the tibia, or lower leg. As the muscles work to aid in flexion and extension of the knee, the patella slides across a small groove, known as the femoral groove, or...

The Most Common Labrum Tears Sustained by Throwing Athletes

The shoulder is the most mobile but least stable joint in the body. Because it’s used repetitively by throwing athletes, special attention should be paid to maintaining its strength, health, and function. In order to prevent injuries, it’s important that athletes educate themselves. One of...

How Do I Know When It’s Time for a Total Hip Replacement?

Total Hip Replacement (THR) surgery helps thousands of patients every year. Because it’s an elective procedure, the decision to undergo surgery is entirely up to the patient. Which raises the question: How do I know when it’s time? A Total Hip Replacement is indicated for patients who...

The Goal of Physical Therapy Following a Rotator Cuff Injury

A rotator cuff injury is one in which the tendons that rotate and lift the shoulder are damaged or torn. Because the injury decreases shoulder function, physical therapy is one of the most commonly prescribed treatment options. When an Orthopedic Surgeon, Physical Therapist and the patient work...