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  • Rotator Cuff Tears: Overview

    This video provides an overview of how rotator cuff tears develop, relevant anatomy, and how health care professionals diagnose a patient.

    • Duration 4m

  • Bunions: Minimally Invasive Surgery

    Marc Stoll, PA-C, discusses the common pathology of hallux valgus, otherwise known as a bunion. He presents what causes them, how they are evaluated, and when minimally invasive surgery can be used to treat them.

    • Duration 6m

  • Chronic Ankle Sprains: Why Do They Keep Happening?

    Amanda Salandy, PA-R, discusses the very common injury of ankle sprains and why in some patients they continue to occur over and over. She talks about what can be done both nonoperatively and surgically to address these chronic injuries.

    • Duration 5m

  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears: Understanding ACL Tears

    Leeann Harridsleff, PA-C, discusses one of the most wellknown sports knee injuries, including the evaluation and treatment options ranging from primary repair to the newest options for graft choices when a reconstruction is needed.

    • Duration 6m

  • Biceps Tendon Tears at the Elbow

    The biceps muscle is a strong muscle of the arm that bends the elbow. Strain or injury to the arm can tear the tendon that attaches the biceps muscle to the forearm bone. Biceps tendon tears result in pain, swelling,...

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  • Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Injuries

    The ulnar collateral ligament, or UCL, stabilizes the inside of the elbow joint. UCL injuries most often occur from repeated stress to the elbow joint, which commonly occurs in athletes who throw, like baseball pitchers. They can also occur with...

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  • Ankle Sprains

    Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries, resulting from twisting or rolling the ankle. This overstretches the ligaments that support the ankle, which can make the ankle unstable.

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  • Chronic Ankle Sprains (Lateral Ankle Instability)

    Repeated ankle sprains over time may result in loosening of the ligaments around the ankle. When the ligaments around the ankle become too loose, they cannot properly stabilize the ankle joint. This is referred to as ankle instability, which can...

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  • Ankle Fractures

    A broken ankle, or ankle fracture, is a break in one or more of the bones that make up the ankle joint. Ankle fractures typically result from falls or high-impact injuries that involve twisting or rolling the ankle. Depending on...

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  • Bunions

    A bunion is a bony bump that forms on the inner side of the foot at the base of the big toe. Bunions result from poor alignment of the bones that make up the big toe joint. They may get...

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  • High Ankle Sprains

    High ankle sprains are a unique type of injury that damages the ligaments between the tibia and fibula bones of the ankle. These ligaments are located above the ankle joint and help hold the bones together. High ankle sprains most...

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  • Thumb Injuries

    The thumb is the most moveable joint in the hand, and it moves in a combination of different ways to hold and manipulate objects. Repeated strain or direct injury to the thumb can damage the supporting joint and ligaments, which...

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  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition caused by compression of the median nerve at the wrist. This occurs as the median nerve moves through a narrow passageway called the carpal tunnel. Carpal tunnel syndrome results in numbness and tingling in...

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  • Wrist Fractures

    A broken wrist, also called a wrist fracture, is a common injury typically caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand. Some wrist fractures can be simple in nature and require little intervention. Others can be complex and need surgery...

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  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears

    The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is a strong ligament within the knee joint. It stabilizes the knee and is important for staying active in sports and walking. ACL tears often occur from falls or with quick, twisting or pivoting...

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  • Knee Arthritis

    Knee arthritis is a slowly developing condition that results from the breakdown of cartilage within the knee joint. This leads to knee pain, swelling, and stiffness that can make standing, walking, and going up and down stairs very difficult.

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  • Meniscus Tears

    The menisci are small, shock-absorbing cartilage discs within the knee joint. Meniscus tears can occur with planting and twisting injuries or develop gradually with wear and tear over time. Meniscus tears typically cause knee pain and instability.

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  • Shoulder Arthritis

    Shoulder arthritis results from the loss of cartilage in the shoulder joint. This causes pain and stiffness within the shoulder, which can affect daily tasks like getting dressed, reaching, and lifting the arms.

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  • Rotator Cuff Tears

    The rotator cuff muscles surround and stabilize the shoulder joint. Rotator cuff tears result when the tendons of these muscles are torn from the upper arm bone. This can occur with sudden injuries or develop slowly from wear and tear...

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