Boxer’s Fracture
What is a boxer’s fracture? A boxer’s fracture is a break in the fifth metacarpal bone of the hand. The metacarpals are the long bones inside the palm. The...
Little Leaguer’s Elbow
What is Little Leaguer’s elbow? Medial apophysitis, or Little Leaguer’s elbow, is one of the common baseball-related injuries affecting children. Youngsters who pitch are the most likely to be...
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Radiculopathy Lumbar radiculopathy is a common cause of lower back pain. Caused by inflammation or irritation of a spinal nerve, radiculopathy of the lumbar region often leads to...
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Radiculopathy Cervical radiculopathy is a common cause of neck pain. Also called a pinched nerve in your neck, cervical radiculopathy can cause pain that spreads beyond your neck...
Finger Dislocation
What is finger dislocation? There are 27 bones in a hand, and more than half of them are in the fingers. A dislocated finger happens when one of these...
Unstable Kneecap
What is an unstable kneecap? The kneecap, or patella, is critical to stability in the knee joint. The kneecap is a small bone located in the front of the...
Arthritis of the Shoulder
In a healthy shoulder, flexible connective tissue called cartilage coats the end of these bones and a thick liquid lubricates it. This allows for smooth, normal movement. In the...
Scoliosis
Scoliosis Scoliosis is a common condition that causes the spine to curve abnormally. Most cases develop during childhood or adolescence, affecting approximately 1 in every 40 children. Most cases...
Hand Pain That Interrupts Sleep
If you are concerned about what might be causing your hand pain at night, listen to Summit Orthopedics’ experts share some of the reasons why that might be. Featuring...