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  • Tests for AC Joint Separation

    The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is the superior (upper) portion of the shoulder joint, comprised of the distal (furthest from the center of the body) portion of the collar bone (clavicle) and the acromion process of your shoulder blade (scapula). Problems here can lead to loss of shoulder motion, pain, and difficulty performing tasks that require the use of your arm.

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  • Medial Meniscus Root Tears: Management With Single-Tunnel Repair and Meniscus Centralization

    Meniscus root tears (MRTs) are radial tears located near the anterior or posterior meniscotibial attachment, which are often underdiagnosed and associated with accelerated knee osteoarthritis (OA). Medial meniscus posterior root tears (MMPRTs), frequently observed in middle-aged women, lead to altered knee biomechanics and joint degeneration if untreated. While historically managed with meniscectomy, the modern approach emphasizes arthroscopic repair to restore joint stability and delay OA progression.

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  • Are Topical Anti-Inflammatory Creams Worth the Rub?

    Chronic pain and inflammation can really take a toll on your physical and mental health. Oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen (Motrin®, Advil®) can help reduce pain and inflammation. But they also carry certain risks for cardiovascular and kidney issues, stroke, bleeding and ulcers when you take them for extended periods of time. Fortunately, there are topical anti-inflammatory creams that offer the same amount of relief with significantly reduced risks.

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  • SLAP Tear of the Shoulder

    A SLAP tear is an injury to the labrum, the cartilage rim that surrounds the socket of the shoulder joint. SLAP stands for "superior labrum anterior and posterior," meaning that the tear occurs at the front of the upper arm where the bicep tendon connects to the shoulder.

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  • Exercises and stretches for hip pain

    Hip pain can have a range of causes, from minor injury to chronic inflammation. In many cases, gently exercising and stretching the hips can help relieve pain and restore mobility.

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  • Understanding the Causes of Knee Pain on the Outer (Lateral) Part of Your Knee

    An injury or arthritis most likely causes pain outside the knee. A doctor can determine the cause based on your other symptoms and the results of imaging tests.

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  • What is an intercostal muscle strain?

    Intercostal muscle strain is an injury affecting the muscles between two or more ribs. Symptoms can include sharp, direct pain, stiffness, and mobility difficulties.

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  • Researchers develop new test for early osteoarthritis diagnosis

    Diagnosing osteoarthritis often occurs in the late stages when cartilage degradation is severe, making it difficult to distinguish it from other types of arthritis and to determine the best treatment plan.

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  • ACL Tear and MCL Tear: Key Differences and Treatment Options for Individual and Combined Injuries

    The ACL is in the middle of the knee joint and is an intra-articular ligament. This is important to understand because, in general, extra-articular ligaments (MCL) can heal sometimes on their own without surgery, while intra-articular ligaments (ACL) cannot.

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  • In-office needle arthroscopy may be effective for superior labral tear debridement

    Superior labrum anterior to posterior tears are commonly observed in overhead athletes and can significantly impact shoulder performance. Recent innovations in in-office nano-arthroscopy (IONA) allow for awake, office-based arthroscopic procedures without an OR, nerve block or general anesthesia.

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