The distal femur is the lower end of the thighbone that lies just above the knee joint and resembles an inverted funnel. The end of the bone is lined by a thick, slippery substance called cartilage, which allows it to glide across other bones that form the joint. It...
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a painful condition in which the extensor pollicis brevis and the abductor pollicis longus tendons become inflamed. These tendons are located within the first dorsal compartment of the wrist, on the thumb side of the forearm. Any...
Rotator cuff tears are one of the most common sources of shoulder pain and disability affecting adults in the United States. They are most often seen in people over the age of 40. It is important to get a proper diagnosis and treatment plan for rotator cuff tears to...
Shin splints are a painful condition commonly experienced by athletes during jumping or running. In this condition, the inside or front of the shin bone (tibia) becomes painful due to quick or repetitive motion. Shin splints are most often diagnosed and treated by a...
Historically, the underlying causes of hip pain were often difficult to diagnose. Pain originating from the hip joint is typically felt in the front of the hip and described in the groin area, sometimes wrapping toward the side of the hip. Patients often use the...
