The clavicle or collarbone is the slightly S-shaped bone you can see between your neck and shoulder. It runs horizontally from the rib cage (sternum) to the shoulder blade (scapula). It basically connects the arm to the body and supports the shoulders. However, since the collarbone is located in a vulnerable position with several muscular [...]
Arthritis is a common complaint of most seniors, especially during cold weather. But contrary to popular belief, arthritis does not only affect the elderly population. It can affect the joints of anybody, even young, active, and athletic individuals. In fact, studies suggest that the majority of the people diagnosed with arthritis are from the age [...]
According to studies, hip pain affects roughly 19% of Americans. When such conditions become severe, doctors recommend medical evaluation and possible surgery. Fortunately, modern innovations made it possible to treat hip conditions in a safer, more effective, but less invasive way. Orthopedic specialists can now do this through arthroscopic surgery of the hip. Arthroscopic [...]
Your hips are made of a ball-and-socket joint formed by the connection of the acetabulum and the femur’s head. Normally, the femur’s head fits perfectly into the acetabulum socket, allowing smooth rotation and movement without any trouble. However, there are times when extra bones or bone spurs suddenly form around the femoral head and/or along [...]
Hip pain has been a common problem for both aging seniors and young adults. If you’re a sports athlete or a construction worker, then you’re probably all too familiar with it. Fortunately, minor hip problems easily go away with at-home treatments, such as ice packs and warm compress. But when pain and other symptoms persist, [...]
Your shoulders give your arms the range of motion they need to carryout everyday activities. You can turn and rotate your arm in many directions, all thanks to the shoulder’s ball and socket joint made up of the humerus, clavicle, and scapula. But there’s a catch: being the most flexible body part means that it [...]
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is a common injury of the knee. Athletes are especially at risk, including those who play soccer, football, or basketball. Whether you will need surgery to repair the injury depends on the severity of the injury and its impact on mobility. Because it is a common injury, ACL tear [...]
Problems with a rotator cuff are painful but often go ignored. This is dangerous because it often prolongs the issue, and it can become worse with time. If you are an athlete, you have likely already heard of a rotator cuff injury. The rotator cuff is located in the shoulder, so those particularly vulnerable to [...]
If you have recently experienced a shoulder injury, you will know that they can be extremely painful and prevent you from performing your regular activities. But what are shoulder injuries exactly? And how can they be treated? In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of the more common reasons you would need [...]
A common injury for athletes is an achilles tendon rupture. Often an audible "snap" is heard along with a sensation of pain in the back of the leg. This can even happen even if there have been no previous symptoms of tendon pain. If this has happened to you, then you may wonder what you [...]
