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
What is lumbar radiculopathy? Radiculopathy is a spinal nerve root condition caused by nerve compression, inflammation, or injury that can trigger back and leg pain. Radiculopathy can occur at...
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
What is scoliosis? Your spine, or backbone, runs down your back from the base of the skull. Although everyone’s spine has a slight curve, people with scoliosis have a...
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...