Your shoulder might look like a simple joint from the outside, but inside, there’s a lot going on. Sure, the shoulder joint is the “meeting spot” for three bones — your upper arm (humerus), collarbone (clavicle) and shoulder blade (scapula). But your shoulder also contains muscles, ligaments, tendons, cartilage and nerves, all of which work together to help your shoulder move.
Of all the joints, our knees are arguably the ones most likely to feel pain. Lots of injuries can cause knee pain. Car accidents fall and sports accidents are some of the most common causes of knee injuries, like fractures, torn ligaments, and sprains.
"Stem Cells" are a term used commonly in orthopedics these days. Joint pain leads to a search for new and better treatments. This past weekend Dr. Van Thiel had the opportunity to discuss stem cells in orthopedics and orthobiologics. Definitely the future of orthopedics but also a long way to go...
Treat Nighttime Shoulder PainDiscover common causes of this common ailment and insights into how to treat nighttime shoulder pain for a positive prognosis. Do you ever feel like you’ve got the weight of the world on your shoulders — literally? Shoulder pain is a fairly common medical complaint, sometimes cropping up when you least expect it.
Most of us think of hip pain as a problem that occurs when we’re older, maybe beginning in our 50s or beyond. It’s true, hip pain does become more common as we get older. But hip pain in young adults is common too. And in fact, hip pain in teens is more common than you may you think.
