Rotator Cuff Tears
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis) and tendons (tissue connecting muscle to bone) that surrounds the shoulder…
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
In the 16th century, King Charles IX experienced endless pain and contractures after he underwent a surgical procedure. Ambroise Pare (known as the father of…
Ice Skating Injuries
Recreational ice skating and related sports, such as hockey, are popular winter activities. Regular participation in ice skating has shown to help individuals maintain balance…
Volume 31, Number 1, Winter 2019
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Dry Needling: What You Should Know
Dry needling, also known as intramuscular stimulation, is the use of solid filiform or “noninjection” needles to stimulate specific reactions in an area of muscle…
Orthopedic Imaging
If you have a bone or musculoskeletal problem, your physician will usually begin the diagnostic process with x-rays. X-rays are an excellent screening tool for…
ACL Reconstruction
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is a common injury to the knee with approximately 400,000 reconstructions performed annually. Most people who experience the injury…
Sleep Apnea and Athletic Performance
Researchers have long established that sleep has a strong influence on our health and performance during the day. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and…
Spondyloarthropathies
Spondyloarthropathies are a group of chronic (long term) inflammatory diseases, often referred to as spondyloarthritis, which damage various joints throughout your body. These diseases include…
Cupping Therapy
A few years ago, Michael Phelps—appearing with circular blisters covering his back and shoulders—made Olympic history by claiming his 19th gold medal for swimming. With…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
QUESTIONS FOR A SPECIALIST Have you awaken from sleep with numbness, burning, or “pins and needles” sensations in your hands? Have you noticed that your…
Volume 31, Number 2, Spring 2019
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Q&A
Have you awaken from sleep with numbness, burning, or “pins and needles” sensations in your hands? Have you noticed that your sense of touch or…
New Developments in Hand Surgery
The discipline of hand surgery has been around for a very long time with early contributions from such historic figures as the ancient Greek scholars…
Hughston Orthopedic Trauma: Filling the Void
Over the last century, general-practice physicians guided our medical care, which evolved into treatment that focused within specific areas of expertise. The generalist, for example,…