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• Labral Tear

  requiring extra support. To help compensate for this instability, the shoulder joint has a cuff of cartilage (labrum) that forms a cup for the end of the arm bone to move within. The labrum wraps around the shallow shoulder socket, thus making the...

• Fracture of the Talus

  on top and around the sides of the talus and thus form the ankle joint. At the point where the talus meets the calcaneus, it forms the subtalar joint. This joint is essential for individuals walking on uneven ground. Most injuries to the talus are the...

• Foot Callus/Corns

  center with a pronounced point that presses on the nerve below the skin, causing pain. Corns are a type of callus that forms on the tips, sides, and tops of toes. Constant friction and pressure with certain footwear can cause inflammation. Soft corns...

• Anterior Cervical Decompression and Spine Fusion

  spinal instability exacerbating the disease process may be caused by cervical laminectomy. In addition, a thick fibrous scar forms at the operative site in the postoperative period, at times replacing the bony compression and reproducing the original...

• Shoulder Replacement Surgery

  Shoulder arthritis may occur in a number of different forms, including primary osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear arthritis), rheumatoid arthritis (inflammatory arthritis), post-traumatic arthritis (arthritis that occurs after a prior injury, such as a...

• When is it Time for a New Knee or Hip?

  in the joint Simple activities of daily living are compromised X-rays show evidence of significant joint damage Conservative forms of treatment have failed Pain that affects your overall quality of life

• Start Training Now for a Successful Running Season

  for yourself by signing up for a 5K or 10K Find a running partner or join a running group to keep you motivated Mix other forms of exercise into your routine, such as spinning, kickboxing or weight training Stay hydrated during training and during a...

• Hand and Wrist Arthritis Treatments

  non-dominant hand is affected The patient’s personal goals, support structure, and ability to follow the therapy plan Common forms of arthritis affecting the hand and wrist include: Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Joint Disease): Caused by wear and tear,...

• Non-operative Herniated Cervical Disc Treatment

  After determining the severity of your condition, your doctor will advise you regarding forms of treatment. Conservative methods, involving activity modification, pain medication, and physical therapy, are normally pursued as a first course of...

• Non-operative Tennis Elbow - Lateral Epicondylitis Treatment

  Anti-inflammatory Medications - Anti-inflammatory medications are often used to help control pain and inflammation. The oral forms of these medications are easy to take, and often help control the inflammation as well as manage the pain associated with...

• Loose Bodies in the Hip

  bodies as debris in the joint. These loose bodies may also be caused by degeneration to the hip joint as happens in many forms of arthritis. These loose bodies may stay in one place or may migrate within the joint. They can often cause pain and...

• Posterior Labral Injuries

  The shoulder is a ball and socket joint. The top of the humerus (arm bone) forms the ball, which fits, into the socket of the scapula (shoulder blade). The joint is held together with fibrous tissue that surrounds the socket. This is called the labrum....

• Get in the Game: The benefits of exercise

  Exercise is an activity that takes on a wide variety of forms from throwing a ball to climbing a mountain. It’s an activity that is enjoyed by people of all ages, the young and old alike. There are no limits on size or shape and allows participation at...

• Pelvic and acetabular fractures

  and improve outcomes from these potentially devastating injuries. The acetabulum is the cup-shaped part of the pelvis that forms the “socket” of the ball-and-socket hip joint. An acetabular fracture occurs when this socket is broken. These types of...

• The Role of Orthopedics in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

  increase the strength and flexibility to the affected area, and either restore previous functionality or adapt to new forms of functionality in order to complete activities of daily life. Treatment options that are included in physical medicine and...

• Your doctor recommends Back Surgery? What Now?

  is not only highly effective in the treatment of certain spinal problems, but it is also far less traumatic than other forms of spinal surgery. Minimally invasive spinal surgery is a relatively new advancement in the field of orthopedics. This type of...

• Finding the Best Physicians for Spinal Fusion

  seeking out physicians for spinal fusion, it is important to understand the procedure. Although there are a few different forms of this type of operation, any decompression and fusion procedure will begin with the decompression of the problematic site....

• Home of the Best Surgeons for Total Shoulder Replacement

  and we want to help you make that happen in any way we can. What is Total Shoulder Replacement? There are a few different forms of shoulder replacement surgery, most of which are performed with the hope of ending or reducing significant pain. During a...

• Get the Latest Treatments for Arthritis in Philadelphia

  Millions of men and women across the country suffer each day from arthritis. This disease, which comes in a variety of forms, causes swelling, stiffness, and pain in the affected joints. Over time, the resulting pain can even become immobilizing for...

• Get the Answers From Physicians for Total Ankle Replacement

  Arthritis comes in many different forms. Post-Traumatic Ankle Arthritis can result from a serious fracture or even multiple sprains to the ankle, while Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease that results in joint inflammation. These, along with...