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  • Thigh Bone Fractures

    The thigh bone, called the femur, is the longest and strongest bone in the body. A break in the thigh bone is also called a femoral shaft fracture.

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  • Shoulder Joint Cartilage Injuries

    A shoulder joint cartilage injury is an area of damaged cartilage on either of the surfaces of the shoulder joint, which include the upper arm bone (humerus) and shoulder blade (scapula). These cartilage injuries are also called osteochondral defects.

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  • Hand and Finger Fractures

    The hand and fingers are made up of many small bones, which include the metacarpals (hand bones) and phalanges (finger bones). Injury involving direct impact to the hands can cause fractures in any of these bones.

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  • Hip Bursitis

    Bursae are small gel-like sacs that sit between tendons, ligaments, and bones to provide cushioning. Continued friction over the bursae causes irritation and inflammation, resulting in bursitis. Bursitis can occur in different areas throughout the body but commonly affects the...

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  • Trigger Finger

    Trigger finger happens when a tendon in the finger gets stuck within its pulleys, small bands of connective tissue that keep the tendon in place. The tendon cannot move smoothly, causing the finger to lock or catch. It may bend...

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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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  • Hip Avascular Necrosis (AVN)

    Hip avascular necrosis (AVN) results from the lack of blood supply to the ball of the hip joint, also known as the femoral head. This results in bone death and destruction of the cartilage surface, which can lead to pain...

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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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  • Dupuytren Disease

    Collagen is a protein that makes up connective tissue throughout the body. When collagen is overproduced, it results in connective tissue disorders, including Dupuytren disease, which affects the fingers and hands.

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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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  • Hip Joint Cartilage Defects

    A hip joint cartilage defect is an area of damaged cartilage on either of the surfaces of the hip joint, which include the hip bone (pelvis) and thigh bone (femur). These cartilage defects are also called osteochondral defects. 

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  • Scaphoid Fractures of the Wrist

    The scaphoid is one of the carpal bones of the wrist. It has a boat-like shape and forms five joints with other bones in the wrist. The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone.

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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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  • Gluteus Medius Tears: Overview

    This video provides an overview of how gluteus medius tendon tears occur, relevant anatomy, and how a health care professional would diagnose a patient.

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  • Achilles Tendon Tears

    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.

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