Many paitents return from the orthopedists office having been told their X-rays show bone spurs. But what does this mean? Usually a bone spur seen on X-ray is ... Read More

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, also called NSAIDs for short, have been shown in an early clincal study to lower the risk of breast cancer, as reported at the American Association of ... Read More

Blood clots are a common problem after orthopedic surgery. Patients having total joint replacement, such as a hip replacement or knee replacement, are at such a high risk for ... Read More

Have you heard the story of Tour de France cyclist Tyler Hamilton? Because it's amazing! Today it became even more impressive as he won Stage 16 in the ... Read More

Tendon ruptures are common injuries in athletes, and surprisingly, most athletes who sustain a tendon rupture do not have symptoms before their injury. The most common ankle tendon rupture ... Read More

Kobe Bryant has been charged with sexual assult stemming from an incident in Colorado earlier this month. Why was Kobe in Colorado? To have a knee arthroscopy performed. Knee ... Read More

Many common orthopedic problems affect the shoulder joint. Because the shoulder allows us to move our arms in a wide range of motions, injuries to the shoulder can be ... Read More

Injuries among the athletic population are all to common problems. Whether you're an olympic contender or a weekend warrior, may problems sideline athletes. Common problems such as tendonitis ... Read More

A cortisone injection delives powerful anti-inflammatory medication directly to a location of inflammation. Commonly used for treatment of bursitis, tendonitis, and arthritis, cortisone injections should only be given a ... Read More

Bursitis is a condition where the bursal sac becomes irritated and painful. There are several easy treatment and prevention methods. Some common types of bursitis include: Shoulder Bursitis Elbow (Olecranon) Bursitis ... Read More

Information about common medications used to treat pain; these include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (e.g. Motrin, Aleve, Naprosyn, Celebrex), Cortisone, Glucosamine, and others. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, commonly referred to as NSAIDs, are ... Read More

A ruptured disc is a common problem that lead to back pain and spinal nerve root irritation. Treatment of back pain caused by a ruptured disc may include physical therapy, ... Read More

Costochondritis, also called Tietze's Syndrome, is a syndrome of chest pain that is due to inflammation of the cartilage and bones in the chest. This type of strain is a common ... Read More