Patient Education Articles

  • The goal of knee replacement is to restore the knee joint to as close to a natural state as possible. Large studies of anatomy suggest there are…

  • For most golfers, the hand and/or wrist is the third most common body region injured, after the back and elbow. The wrist is injured 3 times more…

  • Medial epicondylitis, more commonly known as golfer's elbow, is a degeneration of the tendons that bend the wrist toward the palm of the hand…

  • If you’re suffering from severe elbow pain due to golfer’s elbow, your doctor may recommend golfer’s elbow surgery, or medial epicondylectomy.…

  • ​Hallux rigidus is arthritis of the big toe joint. It is the most common arthritic condition of the foot and second only to hallux valgus (bunion…

  • ​Hallux rigidus is arthritis of the big toe joint. It is the most common arthritic condition of the foot and second only to hallux valgus (bunion…

  • A hammertoe is a deformity of the second, third, or fourth toe. In this condition, the toe is bent at the middle joint so that it resembles a…

  • Arthritis in the hands is a common condition that may impact both the hand and the wrist. Our hands are comprised of numerous small joints that…

  • Fractures of the hand may occur in either the small bones of the fingers or in the long metacarpal bones. Often caused by a direct blow or fall, a…

  • Every mile you walk puts tons of stress on each foot. Your feet can handle a heavy load, but too much stress pushes them over their limits. When…