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Elbow

Why is my little finger numb? Ulnar Nerve Compression

Everyone knows the term the "funny bone".  You hit the inner side of your elbow and receive a zing that goes all the way into your little finger.

snapping triceps syndrome
Elbow

Snapping Triceps Syndrome

Snapping in the elbow is an uncommon cause of pain.  In certain young children, and especially in young weight lifters, a snapping triceps tendon can cause

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Knee Arthritis

Severe Medial Knee Pain Explained: The Terrible Triad

Severe pain on the inner or medial side of the knee can be disabling.  Many people with terrible pain on the inner or medial side of the knee do not recall

Patella dislocations are very common
Patella

The Dislocated Kneecap: It Is More Common Than You Think

Patella dislocations are far more common than we previously thought. Many people assume that an athlete who feels a pop during an injury has torn their

knee replacement
Knee Arthritis

A New Knee Arthritis Treatment Alternative: Arterial Embolization

Osteoarthritis of the knee can be a very disabling condition. Common treatments for arthritis of the knee includes anti-inflammatory medications, physical

ACL

Is Blood Flow Restriction Therapy Useful In Recovery From ACL Surgery?

One of the biggest challenges in ACL rehab is regaining adequate strength in the surgical leg. Even at 1 year post-op, many patients still demonstrate

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Shoulder

Video: Treating Clavicle or Collarbone Fractures

In this video Dr Jeff Berg and I discuss fractures of the clavicle, or the collarbone. Fractures of the clavicle typically occur from a fall, or a direct

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Knee Arthritis

Alternative to Knee Replacement: Knee Joint Distraction

Osteoarthritis of the knee can cause severe pain and quality of life issues.  Knee pain due to arthritis can be disabling when it has progressed to its most

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Knee

Partial Menisectomy: Common Cause Of Arthritis in Elite Athletes

The meniscus is a cartilage disc and cushion within the knee.  Meniscus tears are common in athletes.  Surgical removal of a the meniscus tear is referred to as

subacromial decompression
MRI

Video: Why Are Partial Rotator Cuff Tears so Common

Partial rotator cuff tears are a very common finding on a routine shoulder MRI.  Most of you with shoulder pain do not recall a severe injury.  The majority of

Running may prevent arthritis
Knee Arthritis

Can Running Prevent Arthritis ?

Running does not cause arthritis. This is actually not a new finding. Researchers have known for years that running will not cause arthritis. Runners, in

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Rotator Cuff

Returning to work after rotator cuff surgery

Rotator cuff surgery involves a long recovery process.  Trust me... it is a lot longer than you think it will be. Depending on your occupation and the type of

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