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...
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...
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...
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...
Home» Search» hip pain» Deep Vein Thrombosis Joint replacement surgery, especially in the lower extremities, is becoming more common. Orthopaedic surgeons performed about 520,000 hip replacements and about 581,000 knee replacements in 2006 (Source: National Center for...
