What is patellofemoral arthritis? Patellofemoral arthritis is arthritis affecting the kneecap (patella bone). It causes pain in the front of your knee and can make it difficult to kneel or climb stairs. It occurs when the articular cartilage, along the femoral groove and on the underside of the kneecap wears down and becomes inflamed. When the [...]
What is great toe arthritis? The big toe joint, also known as the metatarsophalangeal joint, is located at the base of the big toe and is the most common site of arthritis in the foot. Big toe joint arthritis is characterized by an erosion of cartilage, which results in pain and stiffness in [...]
Loose Kneecap Treatment The feeling of a loose knee cap is most commonly caused by an injury that has sprained or tore ligaments. A meniscal or anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury can also cause knee instability and pain. Symptoms of a loose kneecap Ligaments are the tough fibrous bands that hold the bones together. If [...]
What is a Midfoot Sprain? A midfoot sprain is an injury to the ligaments of the central region of the foot, known as the midfoot. It is a common injury that occurs during athletics.It is a traumatic injury to the midfoot at the location of the Lisfranc, or tarsometatarsal joint, which is where [...]
What is bowed legs? Bowed legs refers to a condition in which a person’s legs appear bowed (bent outward) even when the ankles are together. It is normal in babies due to their position in the womb. A large number of the children we see have physiological bowlegs, which are completely benign and [...]
Can In-toeing be Corrected? In-toeing also called "pigeon-toed", is an abnormal condition characterized by inward facing of the toe or feet instead of being straight. Parents may observe their children having in-toeing at an early age when they start walking. But usually, in-toeing corrects itself without any specific treatment as the child grows [...]
Returning to sports or exercise after quarantine After months at home away from sports, athletes can start to look forward to returning to doing what they love again. As countries begin to reopen, sports practices and games are beginning to resume. Many individuals may find themselves excited to return to sports and exercise [...]
What is orthopedic rehabilitation and physical therapy? Orthopedic physical therapy is the most common form of physical therapy. Orthopedic certified specialists focus on treating orthopedic conditions such as ligament sprains, muscle strains, tendon injuries, post-surgical conditions, and other injuries related to the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic physical therapy is a treatment that focuses on [...]
Revision Spine Surgery Revision Spine Surgery refers to any surgical procedure that is used to correct a failed neck or back surgery. By failed, we mean that the original surgery did not produce the intended results. Deciding to undergo spine surgery isn’t easy. You’ve probably dealt with pain and other difficult symptoms for [...]
How to know if you need total knee replacement surgery While the decision to have a knee replacement procedure is always a personal one, it may be time to consider it if you’re experiencing frequent knee pain when climbing stairs, walking, or moving from a seated to standing position. A total knee replacement [...]
