What is a Calcaneal Fracture?
The calcaneus is the large bone at the heel of the foot. There are a few common ways to get a fracture. Read more on symptoms and treatment.
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Achilles Tendon Rupture
Article featured on Cleveland Clinic The Achilles tendon is a thick band of tissue that attaches your calf muscle to your heel bone. It is the largest and longest tendon in your body and is built to handle a lot of stress. But you can rupture your Achilles tendon under extreme stress — like during […]
Hip Dislocations: What Are They?
A hip dislocation occurs when the femur is forced out of the hip sockets. This is a serious medical emergency that needs to be treated ASAP.
Ways to Improve Chronic Back Pain
Back pain is a pain to deal with, affecting millions of Americans every day. Chronic back pain doesn’t have to be a life sentence.
Meniscus Tears and Surgical Treatments for Sports-Related Injury
A torn meniscus tear is one of the most common knee injuries found in athletes. These types of injuries commonly occur when the athlete twists their knee.
Total Shoulder Replacement: What is it?
Total shoulder replacement is a surgical procedure that treats severe shoulder osteoarthritis that does not respond to nonsurgical treatment options.
What Different Types of Knee Pain Mean
If you’ve ever experienced pain in one or both of your knees, you’re not alone. What does your knee pain tell you about what’s wrong?
Causes of Sciatica
Sciatica is caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve or its roots. The most common cause of sciatica is disc herniation in the lumbar region.
Know the Warning Signs of Knee Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of the knee happens when the cartilage that cushions the bones in the knee starts to erode.
What is Mallet Toe or Hammer Toe?
Both hammer and mallet toes are conditions within the feet that affects different joint areas. Find out more about causes, risks & symptoms.