Avascular necrosis of the hip, or osteonecrosis of the hip is a condition where the blood supply to the head of the thighbone is cut off. The head of the thighbone, or femur looks like a ball and fits into a socket in the pelvis. Bone is living tissue and needs a...
What type of therapy is needed for Osteoarthritis of the Hip?
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip is a condition in which the cartilage in the hip joints deteriorates. This causes sometimes severe pain and stiffness. Treatments range from pain medication and lifestyle changes to surgical intervention depending on the severity of the...
What is Hip Bursitis?
Hip pain is a catch-all phrase that describes pain affecting the hip region. But hip pain can come from causes, some of which aren't from the hip itself. People can experience hip pain from herniated discs. This is referred pain and resolves when the underlying back...
What type of therapy is needed for Biceps Tendinitis?
What is Biceps Tendinitis? Tendinitis of the biceps is inflammation of the biceps tendon. It's a direct result of overuse, which can cause tiny tears within the tendon. Pain is usually felt in the front of the shoulder and sometimes with compression. This condition...
What is Osteoarthritis of the Hip?
The term arthritis itself means inflammation of the joints, which causes pain and swelling of the joints of the body, such as the knees and the hips. There are many forms of arthritis, but the most common is osteoarthritis. This is also known as age-related arthritis...
What is Biceps Tendinitis?
Whether you're an avid athlete or simply play sports for fun, hyperextension injuries can happen to anyone. In addition to rotator cuff injuries, people who play overhead sports are also prone to biceps injury. But here's what you need to know about biceps injuries...
What Type of Therapy Is Needed After Elbow Surgery?
After elbow surgery, many people have problems with limited movement and either acute or chronic pain. It's a common effect after undergoing surgery because some results do not occur overnight. One or more different types of physical therapy are included in the next...
What is a Hyperextension Injury of the Elbow?
A physical malady known as a hyperextension injury of the elbow can be quite painful and potentially debilitating. The Plano Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Spine Center, or POSMC, invites you to read the following brief blog providing an overview of this injury....
What is Cubital Tunnel Syndrome?
Cubital tunnel syndrome is caused by either stretching of or excess pressure on the ulnar nerve. This nerve runs along the elbow's inner groove. It sits very close to the skin's surface. If this nerve gets stretched or pinched, it can lead to some very unpleasant...
What is Radial Tunnel Syndrome?
Regular aches and pains come and go as we age - it's just a fact of life! Sometimes, the best and only things to do are at-home remedies, such as baths, massage and rest. However, the problem could be chronic, and if properly diagnosed, it could be treated effectively...