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...
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...
Back pain is a widespread problem, with lower back pain affecting an estimated 80% of the population. The pain may develop suddenly as a result of a muscle strain caused by heavy lifting or an accident. Muscle pain can come from conditions such as arthritis and...
The shoulder provides a 360-degree range of motion while muscles and ligaments stabilize the shoulder. The small contact area of the joint is what allows for such extreme mobility. The rotator cuff plays a vital role in the overall function of the shoulder. Its...
The elbow is a complex joint that is located in the middle of your arm, and it connects the humerus (the long bone in the upper arm) and the ulna (the thinner and longer of the two bones in the human forearm, on the side opposite to the thumb). Your elbow is important...
AOA Orthopedic Specialists boasts 28 top orthopedic surgeons in DFW trained in every orthopedic sub-specialty. Many physicians at AOA Orthopedic Specialists participated in prestigious fellowship training and underwent board certification for their chosen specialties....
