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.
This surgical video of an inside-out meniscus repair is performed to treat a meniscus tear.
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.
Staci Eufemi, PA-C, discusses what causes meniscus tearing and how it can affect patients day to day. She presents newer minimally invasive ways to treat these tears and get people back to their activities.
This animation demonstrates a rotator cuff repair for the treatment of a rotator cuff tear.
This video provides insight into treatment options, including nonoperative and operative interventions, for rotator cuff tears.
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,...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
Thumb sprains result from injury to a ligament that stabilizes the thumb joint. This causes pain and swelling and weakens the ability of the ligament to support the thumb.
The Achilles tendon attaches the calf muscles to the heel bone. Although it is very strong, it can tear off with sudden, forceful movements. Achilles tendon tears result in pain and weakness, making it difficult to walk.
