Hamstring Muscle Strain
The hamstring is composed by three muscles located on the back of the thigh called: Semistendinosus, Biceps femoris ad Semibranosus. They attach from the back of the pelvis at …
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Understanding avascular necrosis of the hip
Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the hip is a debilitating condition that usually affects people in their thirties and forties. The incidence of avascular necrosis of the hippp has been …
Shoulder Acromioclavicular (AC) joint osteoarthritis
Shoulder acromioclavicular (AC) joint osteoarthritis What is the AC joint? The acromioclavicular joint, the AC joint, is located at the top of the shoulder where the collarbone and …
Spring into Today!
“May”, “Could”, “Suspect”, “Potentially”. With so much uncertainty in the world, it is not surprising that we often become lost in headlines featuring these common words. And quite frankly, …
Common questions about knee replacement surgery
What is knee replacement surgery?Knee replacement surgery also known as knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure that replaces the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint which can become easily …
Anterior cruciate ligament injuries
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most commonly injured ligament of the knee. Isolated ACL injuries account for nearly half of all knee injuries. An estimated one out …
Low ankle sprains versus High ankle sprains
The Ankle Joint The ankle joint is made up of three bones, the tibia, the fibula, and the talus. These bony elements are supported by multiple ligaments that …
How Do I Know When To Replace My Running Shoes and How Do I Choose My New Ones?
Let’s start in the beginning, when you are first looking to purchase some running shoes or walking shoes. Most of the time, runners purchase a shoe a half size …
Posterior Shoulder Dislocations
The shoulder joint: The anatomic configuration of the shoulder joint known as the glenohumeral joint is often compared to a golf ball on a tee. It is the most …
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) – a.k.a. Hip Impingement
Structure of the Hip The femoroacetabular joint, the hip joint, is a ball and socket joint that joins the femur to the pelvis. The ball corresponds to the …