Meniscal Transplantation
A meniscus is a C-shaped ring of cartilage in the knee joint. There are two menisci in each knee, one on each side. When a meniscus is badly damaged,...
Knee Ligament Injuries: ACL Tears
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are one of the most common knee injuries. ACL injuries can be sprains, partial tears or complete tears. An ACL tear often happens when...
Spinal Disc Problems
When a sharp pain shoots down your leg or a constant ache settles deep in your back, it’s hard to focus on anything else. Simple things like bending down,...
Spondylosis
That stubborn morning stiffness in your neck that just won’t quit, or the creeping back pain you start to notice during your afternoon commute—these might seem like everyday nuisances,...
Spinal Stenosis
Living with constant back pain or numbness in your legs can make it hard to enjoy daily activities and do the things you love. If you are having these...
Bone Spurs
As time takes its toll on your joints, you may develop bone spurs. A bone spur (medically known as an osteophyte) is a small growth that forms on normal...
Neck Pain
Neck pain is a common condition that affects many American adults at some point in their lives. For many people, neck pain is a temporary discomfort caused by sleeping...
Back Pain
Whether you are walking across a parking lot, spending time outdoors or cooking a meal at home, your back is essential to almost everything you do. Yet, when back...
Rotator Cuff Tear
A rotator cuff tear occurs when one or more tendons connecting the shoulder muscles to the bones become damaged. It can result from a sudden injury or develop gradually...
Shoulder Instability
What Keeps My Shoulder Stable? The shoulder relies on two types of stabilizers: However, there is a limit to the amount of force your shoulder ligaments can withstand. If...