Home » Search » Anatomy of the Shoulder Bones of the shoulder The shoulder floats in place supported by soft tissues and a small connection to the breastbone, or sternum, via the clavicle bone. The joint, held in place by a ligaments, tendons, and muscles, behaves...
Sports Medicine From middle school to professional sports, no matter the age or activity level, participating in a sport offers a wide range of health and social benefits. However, it also makes you susceptible to a number of injuries. The CDC reports that over 8.6...
Home » Search » fractures » Wrist Arthroscopy WHAT IS WRIST ARTHOSCOPY? The word arthroscopy comes from two Greek words, “arthro” (joint) and “skopein” (to look). The term literally means “to look within the joint.” Arthroscopy sounds similar to endoscopy but the...
Home » Search » tendon » GANGLION CYST REMOVAL What is a Ganglion Cyst? Synovium, or synovial membrane, lines many joints and contains the synovial fluid which lubricates and hydrates the joint. Synovium lines joints, tendon sheaths, and bursae. Ganglion cysts,...
Home » Search » tendon » BASAL JOINT SURGERY What damages the basal joint? Basal joint arthritis is the most common type of arthritis in the hand. Arthritis occurs when the smooth cartilage of a joint becomes damaged from inflammation and bone spurs. The wear and...
