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Heel Fractures

AOA Orthopedic Specialists Team

Home » Search » fractures » Fracture of the Heel Bone (Calcaneus Fracture) What is a heel fracture and How Do I know If I have one? A fracture of the heel bone, or calcaneus, is a severe and painful fracture. If the heel bone is fractured, the heel will be...

Foot and Ankle – Arthrodesis

AOA Orthopedic Specialists Team

Home» Search» hip pain» Arthrodesis What is Arthrodesis? Bone or joint fusion surgery, called arthrodesis, is performed to relieve arthritis pain in the ankles, wrists, fingers, thumbs, or spine. In arthrodesis, two bones on each end of a joint are fused, eliminating...

Runners Knee

AOA Orthopedic Specialists Team

Home» Search» tendonitis» PFPS, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runners Knee) Runners, jumpers, and other athletes such as skiers, cyclists, and soccer players put heavy stress on their knees. Runner’s knee is a term used to refer to a number of medical conditions that...

Knee – Patellar Tracking Disorder

AOA Orthopedic Specialists Team

Home » Search » Order » PATELLAR TRACKING DISORDER Patellar tracking disorder occurs when the kneecap (patella) shifts out of place as the leg bends or straightens. In most cases, the kneecap shifts too far toward the outside of the leg, although in a few people it...

Knee – Iliotibial Band Syndrome

AOA Orthopedic Specialists Team

Home» Search» hip pain» Iliotibial Band Syndrome The iliotibial, or IT Band, originates at the pelvis and runs down to the tibia. The iliotibial band runs down the lateral side of the thigh and helps stabilize the leg, particularly the knee joint. The iliotibial band...

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