The posterior cruciate ligament, or PCL, is the strongest ligament in the knee. The PCL is the stronger cousin to the ACL which most people have heard of.
Why didn’t my rotator cuff heal ?
You had surgery to repair your rotator cuff tear. Your recovery was not as rapid or complete as you would have liked. In an effort to see why your shoulder is
Sudden cardiac death in young athletes
Sudden cardiac death in young athletes continues with alarming frequency. The most common cause of sudden death in the young athlete is hypertrophic
Is a Subacromial Decompression Useful In Treating Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain exacts a large toll on society at large. Shoulder pain is a significant cause of disability and leads to quality of life issues. Shoulder pain has
Hip and Groin Pain in Runners
Hip and groin pain while running is a fairly common issue. Groin pain in a runner can be due to the muscles around the hip, the tendons around the hip, the
Parameniscal cysts and meniscus tears
Parameniscal cysts are a very common finding on a knee MRI. The word parameniscal means "next to the meniscus". A cyst is simply a fluid-filled space or sack.
Distal Clavicle Osteolysis: The Weightlifter’s Shoulder
Pain on the top of the shoulder is very common in many weight lifters and bodybuilders. Bench press and military presses tend to be the most bothersome
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
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
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
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
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
