What is tendinitis? Tendinitis (also called tendonitis) is an inflammation or irritation of a tendon, a thick cord that attaches bone to muscle. When the tendons are inflamed, the pulling action of the muscle is impaired and movement becomes painful. There are several large tendons around the knee area. When … Continue reading →

What is Baker’s Cyst And How It Can Affect Your Health? Baker’s cyst is a fluid-filled swelling that appears at the back of the knee when the fluid sac that lubricates the knee (called a bursa) bulges out of the joint. Though a Baker’s cyst is usually small, in extreme … Continue reading →

 Does Your Knee Hurt Because You’re Pregnant? Knee pain is a common complaint during pregnancy and the postpartum period, this pain can range from mild to annoying to debilitating. Knee Pain During Pregnancy It’s hardly surprising that pregnancy can cause knee pain since it’s well-known that excessive weight contributes to … Continue reading →

How to avoid shoulder injuries In everyday life, your shoulder moves just about every time you do. You use it for lifting, reaching, or even throwing a ball. Most people have either had a shoulder injury or know someone who has dealt with shoulder pain. The shoulder joint is highly … Continue reading →

How you can use PRP injections in orthopedic surgery Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections In recent years, doctors have learned that the body has the ability to heal itself. Platelet-rich plasma therapy is a treatment method that can harness those abilities and amplify the natural growth factors your body uses to heal … Continue reading →

What you should know about your shoulder surgery Shoulder surgery can be the solution to all sorts of shoulder problems related to the surrounding muscles, known as the rotator cuff, or the shoulder joint itself.  Appropriate shoulder pain treatment such as shoulder surgery is usually determined following assessment by an … Continue reading →

What to expect from your knee surgery A person may have knee surgery to treat pain in the joint due to an injury, such as torn cartilage or a torn ligament. It can also treat other conditions, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and post-traumatic arthritis. Types of knee surgery There … Continue reading →

What is Stem cell treatment A stem cell is a type of cell not specialized to perform a specific role. Instead, it has the unique ability to develop into one of many different types of cell. Stem cell therapy uses stem cells to replace dead and diseased cells within the … Continue reading →

Tips to recover from a hip replacement surgery Hip replacement surgery is a very common type of surgery these days. Since the 1960’s the safety of hip replacements procedures have increased drastically. However, the final success of the surgery will be determined by the success of the recovery process. One … Continue reading →

How you can keep your shoulders healthy The shoulder is one of the largest and most complex joints in the human body. It is formed where the humerus (upper arm bone) fits into the scapula (shoulder blade). Since it’s a very complex part of the body is quite important to … Continue reading →