People with severe symptoms of TMJ--a painful condition in which the jaw joint clicks, pops and cracks during normal activities such as chewing and yawning--may find relief with arthroscopic surgery. However, the jaw muscles and joints are in such...
Running injuries are classified as either acute or repetitive. Acute injuries occur during a one-time event, such as a fall. Repetitive injuries occur over time when a motion is repeated. According to Kinetesis Sports Injury and Performance...
Knee arthroscopy is a commonly performed surgical procedure for the diagnosis and treatment of various knee conditions. After surgery, most individuals are instructed to perform post-operative exercises to restore normal function of the knee....
Overuse of the knee when running often results in a condition called runner's knee. The medical term is actually patellofemoral pain syndrome. Those who suffer with the condition know immediately that something is wrong since the pain behind and...
Running routines sometimes bring more than just the benefits of a good workout and an endorphin rush. They may also bring knee pain, especially when you run downhill. It's likely one of two common knee conditions. Don't wait until the pain is so...
Rehabilitation is an effective way to treat patellofemoral pain. The rehab utilizes the quadriceps in the front of your thigh. That's the muscle group that supports the knee joint, and absorbs much of the pressure and impact when you take a step....
Tendonitis is a common condition that is caused by inflammation of a tendon. Tendons function to attach muscle to bone, and are a flexible, fibrous tissue. When a muscle contracts, it pulls on your bone by transmitting force through a tendon,...
Arthroscopic knee surgery is usually safe. For instance, the complication rate for arthroscopic repair of the meniscus cartilage in the knee is only 1.3 percent, according to the University of Washington School of Medicine. The risk for...
Your menisci are paired, crescent-shaped pieces of cartilage that sit between your femur and tibia and cushion your knee joint. You can tear a meniscus if you twist your knee or experience a direct knee injury. Physicians commonly repair a torn...
You’re eager to return to your skateboarding passion, so while you convalesce, do yourself a favor and visit the Sports Injury Info website to post your thoughts on the “Share Your ACL Surgery Stories” page. Adding your two cents...
Most wrist surgery can be performed with a minimum of additional trauma to the hand and wrist through arthroscopic procedures, report doctors at the Hospital for Special Surgery. The procedure requires fewer stitches and openings to repair a break...
The knee is a large joint in the body designed to hold the majority of the body's weight. The knee joint is the juncture of the femur (thigh bone), tibia (shin bone) and patella (knee cap). The joint itself is covered in cartilage to protect the...
Arthroscopic shoulder surgery is a procedure in which a small camera-mounted surgical instrument, called an arthroscope, is inserted into the shoulder to view and repair shoulder tissue damage. This technique is commonly used to repair rotator...
Torn cartilage in the knee, or a meniscal tear, is one of the most common knee injuries, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, or AAOS. Although anyone can experience a torn meniscus, athletes who participate in contact sports...
Arthroscopic surgery is a procedure that may be recommended to treat arthritis, rotator cuff tears, cartilage tears or other structural problems in the shoulder. During arthroscopic surgery, the surgeon makes two or more small incisions. According...
The human elbow, a hinged joint, connects the forearm and upper arm bones. The radius and ulna in the forearm and the humerus of the upper arm function by way of ligaments, which hold the joint together, and muscles responsible for movement....
There are a wide variety of acute and chronic conditions that can affect the knee joint. The knee joint is made up of bone, tendons, ligaments, cartilage and soft tissue structures. Acute conditions range from infection to meniscal tears to...
Knee arthroscopy is a surgical process in which a small incision is made and a camera is inserted into the knee to check out specifics that cannot be ascertained otherwise. If the surgeon finds something amiss, he can usually repair the problem...
Arthroscopic knee surgery is a procedure in which a surgeon views the interior of the knee joint with a small camera. Viewing the internal knee structure using this minimally invasive procedure can help a surgeon correctly identify and treat knee...
Acromial decompression surgery is a procedure performed by an orthopedic surgeon to treat pain from the acromioclavicular joint, a joint at the top of the shoulder. Pain can be from impingement and/or arthritis changes to the joint. The...
Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure in which a camera is inserted into a joint for diagnosis and/or treatment. It is a widespread standard of care for many conditions involving the body's joints. Arthroscopic surgery can be performed quickly with...
If your bone spurs are causing you excessive pain or other problems, you can have them removed. The most common method is open surgery in which your doctor makes an incision and then pulls back skin and muscle tissue to expose the spurs. He then...
Arthroscopic knee surgery is a procedure in which a surgeon inserts a small device into your knee to help repair damage to the cartilage or other structures in your joint. Knee arthroscopy often involves the repair of torn cartilage or the removal...
Discoid meniscus is a painful condition affecting the knee that restricts your ability to exercise; vigorous exercises such as running aggravate the injury. Discoid meniscus typically requires knee surgery. Recovering from surgery is a long...
Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that involves inserting a small camera through small incisions to view the inside of a joint. Arthroscopy is done by an orthopaedic surgeon for a variety of different conditions involving the joints of the...
Frozen shoulder affects approximately 2 percent of Americans, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, most of whom are between 40 and 60 years old. The condition progresses in stages and usually resolves within 18 to 24 months....
Arthroscopic knee surgery is a procedure in which a surgeon can see the inside of the knee joint using a minimally invasive surgical technique, says the Johns Hopkins department of Orthopaedic Surgery. This procedure is used to help diagnose and...
The knee is an important joint in your body that allows you to walk. The knee is actually the largest joint in your body and its most susceptible to trauma, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). Unfortunately, if this...
The knee joint is the largest joint in the human body, and because the joint is used so much, it is prone to injury, says the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. One of the most common knee injuries is a meniscus tear, which can happen at...
