Lisfranc injuries occur at the midfoot, where a cluster of small bones forms an arch on top of the foot between the ankle and the toes. From this…
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As one of the more common ailments afflicting Americans, lower back pain can be categorized as acute, lasting only for a few days, or chronic, if…
A mallet finger is a deformity of the finger caused when the tendon that straightens your finger (extensor tendon) is damaged. When a ball or…
1. What is the meniscus?
The meniscus is a type of cartilage that acts as a cushion on the inside (medial) and outside (…
The meniscus is a type of cartilage that acts as a cushion on the inside (medial) and outside (lateral) part of the knee. The meniscus acts as a…
Traditional hip replacements have a metal ball in a plastic cup. Younger patients undergoing hip replacement are at an increased risk for the…
Foot pain in the ball of your foot—the area between your arch and the toe—is generally called metatarsalgia (met'-a-tar-sal…
There is currently no clear-cut definition of minimally invasive hip and knee replacement. We offer joint replacements through small incisions and…
If you sometimes feel that you are "walking on a marble," and you have persistent pain in the ball of your foot, you may have a…
A muscle is a connective tissue that can contract. Muscles can move joints to create motion and can absorb energy from the loading of joints (as…