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Tommy John Surgery
Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction, abbreviated UCLR but more commonly known as Tommy John surgery, is a surgical procedure which repairs the ulnar collateral ligament. The ulnar collateral ligament is located in the elbow. When the ulnar collateral ligament is...
Spine Athlete Injury
When participating in sports, injuries to the spine are more common than one may think. According to spine-health.com, up to 20% of sports injuries involve an injury to the lower back or neck. Of those injuries, the most common include: Hyperflexion and hyperextension...
Tibial Plateau Fracture
A tibial plateau fracture is a break or crack in the top of the shin bone, or the tibia, where it meets the knee. Most trivial plateau fractures are the result of blunt force to the leg. This can include sports injuries from skiing or football, or trauma like a car...
Foot and Ankle – Haglund’s Deformity
HAGLUND'S DEFORMITY What is Haglund's Deformity? Haglund's deformity, also known as Haglund's heel, is a bony enlargement on the back section of the heel where the Achilles tendon is located. Haglund's deformity is caused by frequent pressure on the backs of your...
Considering Cervical Disc Replacement?
Cervical disc replacement, also referred to as total disc arthroplasty, is a procedure aimed at removing a damaged cervical disc and then replacing it with an artificial disc device.
Could the pain I’m feeling be due to tendonitis?
Many patients come in to see an AOA Orthopedic Specialist and describe what they believe to be tendon pain. Tendons are thick cords that attach the muscles in your body to the bones. When a tendon becomes inflamed, it can be quite painful and even debilitating. This...
Do I Need To See A Sports Medicine Specialist?
Unfortunately, injuries are a very common occurrence in sports; However, there are physicians who are specifically trained to help ease the process of recovery as well as prevent future injuries.
It’s Not Just Your Grandmother Who Suffers from Bunions
When you hear “bunion,” you may automatically think of your grandmother, or another elderly figure in your life. The truth is, though, that bunions know no age and can affect anyone.
Achilles Tendon Injuries are Worse Than You Think
Achilles tendon Injuries Are Worse than You Think. In anatomy, your Achilles tendon is the stretchy band that connects your calf muscle to the back of your ankle, the Greek legends’ mythical weak spot. Just like the war hero, Achilles, our Achilles tendon...
Common Elbow Injuries and How to Spot Them.
We understand the value of working hard and playing hard, and we know you do too. Day in and day out, you’re out there getting stuff done, which is great! We want you to build that shed, hit home runs and score those touchdowns. But make sure you don’t forget, even if...
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