Hip Arthritis
Arthritis means "inflammation of the joint". The most common kind of hip arthritis is osteoarthritis. This is often referred to as "wear-and-tear" arthritis of the hip or degenerative joint disease. Basically, osteoarthritis is characterized by a progressive wearing away of the ... Views: 1416
Lumps and Bumps of the Hand and Wrist
I see many patients with different types of lumps and bumps of the hand and wrist. The vast majority of hand and wrist tumors are benign (non-cancerous), but they should all be evaluated by an orthopedic hand specialist. Any abnormal mass or growth is ... Views: 1654
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome is a condition where the ulnar nerve of the upper extremity is pinched as it passes behind the elbow. Nerve compression from increased pressure leads to numbness, tingling, pain, and weakness of the affected arm and hand. Cubital tunnel ... Views: 662
Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
Arthroscopy is a common surgical procedure in which a joint is viewed by means of a small camera. The camera is inserted after the surgeon makes a small incision. The arthroscope allows the orthopedic specialist a clear view inside the knee to help diagnose and treat ... Views: 714
Shoulder Surgery
Your shoulder allows you to move and rotate your arm in a variety of positions. The shoulder, in fact, is the most flexible joint your body has. This type of flexibility also makes your shoulder susceptible to injury. If you do injure your shoulder, there are some nonsurgical ... Views: 632