Ulnar Nerve Injury
The ulnar nerve is one of the major nerves of the upper extremity. Nerves are structures that allow information to travel from the brain to the periphery of your body, and nerves can also send messages back to the brain. Nerves in the upper extremity carry important information about sensations that you can feel, and […]
May 27th, 2019 |
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Suprascapular Nerve Decompression
The suprascapular nerve is a mixed (sensory and motor) nerve that arises from the upper trunk of the brachial plexus. The nerve travels through the suprascapular notch beneath the superior transverse scapular ligament (STSL) of the shoulder and supplies the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles. The primary function of these muscles is to help arm movements […]
January 8th, 2019 |
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What happens with a pinched nerve in the shoulder?
A pinched nerve in the shoulder occurs when a nearby structure irritates or presses on a nerve coming from the neck. This can lead to shoulder pain and numbness of the arm and hand. Doctors may also refer to a pinched nerve in the shoulder arising from the neck as cervical radiculopathy. An acute injury […]
November 16th, 2018 |
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Scapular Dyskinesis & Bursitis
Scapular dyskinesis is characterized by a visible change in the normal position and movement of the shoulder bone (scapula). If left untreated, it can lead to shoulder injury. Shoulder dyskinesis is commonly associated with another condition, glenohumeral internal-rotation deficits (GIRD), in which the patient finds it difficult to rotate the arm in an internal arc. […]
November 5th, 2019 |
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Scapular Dyskinesis
What is Scapular Dyskinesis? Scapular dyskinesis is characterized by a visible change in the normal position and movement of the shoulder bone (scapula). If left untreated, it can lead to shoulder injury. Shoulder dyskinesis is commonly associated with another condition, glenohumeral internal-rotation deficits (GIRD), in which the patient finds it difficult to rotate the arm […]
January 8th, 2019 |
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Tibial Osteotomy
High tibial osteotomy is a surgical procedure performed to relieve pressure on the damaged site of an arthritic knee joint. It is usually performed in arthritic conditions affecting only one side of your knee and the aim is to take pressure off the damaged area and shift it to the other side of your knee […]
January 8th, 2019 |
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LCL Reconstruction
What is a Lateral Collateral Ligament? Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) is a thin set of tissues present on the outer side of the knee, connecting the thighbone (femur) to the fibula (side bone of lower leg). It provides stability as well as limits the sidewise rotation of the knee. Tear or injury of LCL may […]
December 14th, 2018 |
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PLC Reconstruction
Posterolateral corner injury is damage or injury to the structures of the posterolateral corner. The structures of the posterolateral corner include the lateral collateral ligament, the popliteus tendon, and the popliteo-fibular ligament. Injuries to the posterolateral corner most often occur with athletic trauma, motor-vehicle accidents and falls. An isolated injury to the posterolateral corner is […]
December 14th, 2018 |
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Case Manager’s Corner
Case Manager’s Corner is designed to provide a succinct description of several of the shoulder and knee injuries or conditions that commonly occur in the workplace. Each summary addresses issues such as mechanism of injury, symptoms, treatment, and time to maximum medical improvement. As each case is unique, this information is simply intended to serve […]
September 3rd, 2014 |
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OrthoBiologics Overview
Understanding OrthoBiologics OrthoBiologics are natural substances such as cells, tissue, blood components, and growth factors that are harnessed to aid in the treatment of orthopedic conditions, such as osteoarthritis or ligament and tendon injuries. They may be used to replace lost tissue, stimulate regeneration and healing, reduce pain and inflammation and improve joint function, and […]
September 20th, 2022 |
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