Foot & Ankle
The foot and ankle are two of the most versatile and complex areas of your body. One foot alone contains 26 bones supported by a network of muscles, tendons, and ligaments. When everything…
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Joint Diseases
Following the orthopaedic evaluation, the orthopaedic specialist will review and discuss the results with you. Based on his or her diagnosis
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Juvenile Arthritis
When juvenile rheumatoid arthritis affects the spine, it is referred to as ankylosing spondylitis (AS). In patients with AS, the joints and discs in the spine become inflamed and painful,…
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Knee Anatomy and Function
The knee is the largest joint in the body and is central to nearly every routine activity. The knee joint is formed by the ends of 3 bones: the lower end of the thigh bone (femur),…
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Shoulder Anatomy and Function
The acromioclavicular joint connects the upper part of the shoulder blade (the acromion) to the collarbone. The glenohumeral joint, also known as the shoulder joint, is a ball-and-socket…
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Sports Medicine
The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in your body. It connects the muscles in the back of your lower leg to your heel bone (the calcaneus) and must withstand large forces during…
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Total Joint Surgery
Total joint replacement is a surgical procedure in which certain parts of an arthritic or damaged joint, such as a hip, knee or shoulder joints, are removed and replaced with a plastic…
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