Conditions

SHOULDER

ROTATOR CUFF TEARS
Tears to your rotator cuff can happen in a variety of ways. They can occur from repetitive trauma, a single injury, or be degenerative in nature. Depending on your symptoms and the severity of the tear, treatment can vary.

The rotator cuff is made up of the tendons belonging to four muscles inside the shoulder. These muscles are responsible for stability and function of the shoulder joint. Symptoms associated with tearing include pain in the front and outside portion of the shoulder, radiating pain to the upper arm area, weakness in the shoulder, and nighttime pain. Diagnosis is confirmed with a good quality MRI.
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ELBOW

MEDIAL EPICONDYLITIS

Medial epicondylitis or “Golfer’s elbow” is an elbow condition that typically arises from some sort of repetitive motion; most commonly griping and grasping. With continuous and forceful flexion of the wrist the tendons of your forearm flexor muscles get overworked and develop small tears and inflammation. Symptoms are mostly on the inside of the elbow and along the palmer muscle mass of your forearm. Diagnosis is usually made through physical exam, although an MRI is helpful.
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HAND/WRIST

WRIST FRACTURE

Wrist fractures often involve the distal radius. The radius is the larger of the two bones in the forearm. Fractures in this area have a variety of classifications and treatment depends on location of the fracture, displacement of the bone, and joint involvement. Symptoms include pain, swelling, bruising, and possible wrist deformity. Diagnosis is confirmed by X-ray and CT scans.
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HIP

HIP ARTHRITIS

Arthritis can happen in any joint. Most commonly, arthritis is found in the weight bearing joints of the body; such as the hip. Arthritis is the wear and tear of the joint cartilage that leads to decrease in the joint space and symptoms such as pain and stiffness. Arthritis develops gradually over time and symptoms often present as the arthritis progresses. Diagnosis is confirmed with X-ray.
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KNEE

KNEE ARTHRITIS

Arthritis can happen in any joint. Most commonly, arthritis is found in the weight bearing joints of the body; such as the knee. Arthritis is the wear and tear of the joint cartilage that leads to decrease in the joint space and symptoms such as pain and stiffness. Arthritis develops gradually over time and symptoms often present as the arthritis progresses. Diagnosis is confirmed with X-ray.
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FOOT/ANKLE

ANKLE SPRAIN AND ANKLE INSTABILITY

Ankle sprains are a very common injury and can affect all patient populations. Ankle sprains happen when the foot twists or rolls beyond its normal force. This severe in-turning or out-turning of the foot relative to the ankle causes the supporting ligaments to stretch beyond their normal length. In some cases the force is so strong that the ligaments tear. Some patients may even hear a loud “pop”.
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