What is a shoulder dislocation? Shoulder dislocations are the most common joint dislocations observed in the emergency department and make up for more than 50% of all dislocations observed in hospitals. Your shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint where the head of the humerus (ball) fits into the glenoid cavity (socket) of the scapula bone. When...
What Is Sjogren’s syndrome? Sjogren's syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the body's own immune system attacks the glands that produce tears and saliva. Foods that help are omega-3 fatty acids, organic meat, whole fruits and vegetables. Bad foods include trans fat, high glycemic, red meat, dairy, and artificial sweeteners. Sjogren’s syndrome is...
What is gout? A buildup of uric acid, caused by purines in the body, causes gout. Foods that are high in purines include all alcoholic drinks, shellfish and certain other types of fish, bacon, turkey, veal, liver, and venison. Gout is a form of arthritis that often affects your big toe joint. It can also...
What is anterior shoulder instability? Putti-Platt is one of the surgical treatment options for anterior shoulder instability. The shoulder joint is one of the largest and most complex joints in the body. It has the greatest range of movement of any joint, but this leaves it unstable and with the highest chance of dislocation of...
What is hallux valgus? A hallux valgus osteotomy involves straightening the big toe to restore the normal alignment of the toe. Hallux valgus, also known as a bunion, is the most common misalignment of the big toes. It is a deformity in which the big toe deviates toward the small toes. In a severe type...
Minimally invasive hip arthroplasty uses a laparoscope to remove a damaged or diseased hip joint and replace it with hardware. This approach usually improves recovery time versus an open hip replacement surgery. Hip arthroplasty is also called hip replacement surgery. The hip consists of a ball (femoral head) that fits into a socket (acetabulum). The...
What is a Baker’s cyst? Although many Baker's cysts go away on their own, you should see a doctor to confirm that your swelling is a Baker's cyst and not something more serious. Baker's cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form behind the knee. They don’t often cause any problems or need treatment. Sometimes, if they...
What is a medial epicondyle injection for? In a medial epicondyle injection, medications are injected into the elbow joint to treat diseases, such as arthritis. A medial epicondyle injection is a procedure in which medications are injected into the elbow joint to treat diseases of the joint. There are different types of medial epicondyle injections....
What is costochondritis? In many cases, the cause of costochondritis is unknown but viral, bacterial, or fungal infections may cause inflammation around your sternum. Costochondritis, sometimes called chest wall pain or costosternal syndrome, is a painful inflammation of the cartilage surrounding your sternum. The sternum, along with the ribs and cartilage, makes up your chest...
What is a hemiarthroplasty of the shoulder? A hemiarthroplasty of the shoulder involves the replacement of the ball (humeral head) with the prosthesis, and the socket (glenoid) is left intact. A hemiarthroplasty is a surgical procedure that replaces one half of the shoulder joint. The shoulder is made up of three bones: the upper arm...