Complex Multiple Ligament Knee Injuries
What is a ligament? A ligament is a short band of tough, flexible, fibrous connective tissue that holds together a joint, in this case the knee. There are four...
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis
What is Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis? “Tennis Elbow” or lateral epicondylitis is a common term for pain along the outside of the elbow. It is caused by overuse or...
Runner’s Knee
What is a runner’s knee? Runner’s knee, also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome, is a condition characterized by dull pain around the front of the knee (patella) where it...
Knee Ligament Injuries: Tears of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
Overview of ACL Tears The ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, is a commonly torn ligament in the knee that helps provide stability. Active patients can be at risk for...
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Degenerative Disc Disease
What role do discs play in the spine? Discs are the shock absorbers that separate the bones in the spine. They are like jelly doughnuts with an outside wall...
Compression Fracture
What are compression fractures? Compression fractures are a type of fracture that occurs in the spine and are characterized by a collapse of the vertebral body. Often associated with...
Mid-thoracic Back Pain
What is mid-thoracic back pain? Mid-thoracic back pain is pain in the middle of your back, from the base of your neck to the bottom of your ribs. Causes...
Facet Arthropathy
The facets are the bony articulations connecting the vertebrae. These joints provide structural alignment but also provide for motion in the spine. Because of their role in motion, facet...
Occipital Neuralgia
What is occipital neuralgia? Occipital neuralgia is a condition that happens when the occipital nerves in the neck and head are irritated. It is often caused by compression of the...
Sacroiliac Joint Pain
What is sacroiliac joint pain? The sacroiliac (SI) joint is the joint formed by the sacrum (five fused vertebrae near the base of the spine) and the pelvis (ilium). It...