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Total shoulder replacement surgery involves replacing the ends of the bones in a damaged or diseased joint. Total replacement of the shoulder will create new joint surfaces in the shoulder. During total shoulder replacement surgery, one of our shoulder experts will replace your diseased or damaged shoulder bones with a metal or plastic piece that...
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The illustration at the right shows the knee during several stages of knee replacement. Arthritis of the knees can be mechanical (osteoarthritis), in which the surfaces of the knee gradually wear out. This may be due to either old age, angular deformity, or old fractures. Systemic arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis or gout, affects the...
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The most common location for arthritis in the hand is due to wear and tear with use of the thumb throughout the patient’s years. There is no cure for arthritis, but there is treatment falling into three categories: no treatment, conservative treatment, and surgical treatment. Surgery—as the last resort, when conservative treatment has failed—consists of...
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Shoulder instability represents a spectrum of disorders, the successful management of which requires a correct diagnosis and treatment. The boundaries of this spectrum are represented by a subluxation event (a partial dislocation which spontaneously reduces) to a complete dislocation. The majority of instabilities are traumatic in nature, and the ball of the shoulder is unstable toward...
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What is shoulder arthritis? Arthritis is a condition that occurs in various joints in the body, especially in the knees, hips, and spine but can affect any joint in the body. When shoulder arthritis occurs, the cartilage that covers the ends of the bones breaks down and often flakes off into the joint. The joint...
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Everyone’s spine has curves. These curves produce the normal rounding of the shoulder and the sway of the lower back. A spine with scoliosis has abnormal curves with a rotational deformity. This means that the spine turns on its axis like a corkscrew. Compare the more subtle curve of the normal spine to the severe...
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Rotator Cuff Disease / Impingement Syndrome Frequently Asked Questions What is the rotator cuff in the shoulder? What is impingement syndrome? How does impingement syndrome relate to rotator cuff disease? Why do some people develop impingement and rotator cuff disease and others do not? Other than impingement, what else can...
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Injuries of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) occur relatively frequently, in athletes and non-athletes alike. The mechanism of injury is often a non-contact twisting of the knee that results in immediate pain and swelling. It has been estimated that there are over 100,000 ACL reconstructions performed each year in the United States, and this number...
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There has been much recognition of osteoporosis as a women’s health problem, but five million American men are also affected. Even teenagers are not immune, particularly girls. Osteoporosis causes the bones to weaken and fracture under the slightest stress. If detected early, it can be prevented and treated before significant bone loss occurs. Bone tissue...
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