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Shoulder

rotator cuff healing

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Why didn’t my rotator cuff heal ?

You had surgery to repair your rotator cuff tear. Your … continue reading

Rotator Cuff Tears

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Is a Subacromial Decompression Useful In Treating Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain exacts a large toll on society at large. … continue reading

subacromial decompression

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Video: Why Are Partial Rotator Cuff Tears so Common

Partial rotator cuff tears are a very common finding on … continue reading

Knee

lateral knee pain

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Lateral Knee Pain Explained

Lateral knee pain is pain on the outer side of … continue reading

exercise and stretching

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How a knee compression sleeve benefits an active lifestyle

Knee compression sleeve benefits include the ability to exercise with … continue reading

burning knee pain

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Burning Knee Pain

The knee joint is a common source of pain. There … continue reading

Elbow

tennis elbow treatment

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6 Common Reasons For Pain In The Elbow

Elbow pain is a very common reason to seek medical … continue reading

tendonapathy

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Does A Bicep Tear Require Surgery?

A distal bicep tendon tear or tear of your bicep … continue reading

PRP Injection Tennis Elbow

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Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries

PRP and Elbow Ligament Injuries The ulnar collateral ligament is … continue reading

Orthobiologics

Mayo Clinic finds surprising results on first-ever test of stem cell therapy to treat arthritis

Can PRP Prevent Knee Arthritis From Worsening ?