How to Prepare for Knee Surgery: A Practical Guide for Patients
Patients who arrive at knee surgery in good physical and logistical condition consistently recover faster and with fewer complications than those who do no
Christopher S. Raffo, MD
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Achilles Tendonitis: Understanding the Condition and Managing Your Recovery
The Achilles tendon is the thickest and strongest tendon in the body. It connects the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles of the calf to the calcaneus (heel b
Gary Feldman, DPM, FACFAS
Trigger Finger: When Conservative Treatment Is Not Enough and Surgery Becomes the Right Choice
Trigger finger (medically known as stenosing tenosynovitis) occurs when the fibrous sheath surrounding a finger flexor tendon becomes thickened and narro
Peter G. Fitzgibbons, MD
De Quervain's Tenosynovitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Managing the Condition Long-Term
De Quervain's tenosynovitis is a painful condition affecting two tendons (the abductor pollicis longus and the extensor pollicis brevis) that run along t
Christopher S. Raffo, MD
Knee Arthritis and Surgery: Recognizing When It's Time to Operate
Knee osteoarthritis develops as the articular cartilage (the smooth tissue that covers the ends of your femur and tibia) gradually wears away. Without th
Christopher S. Raffo, MD
Frozen Shoulder: What It Is and How to Treat It Without Surgery
Frozen shoulder (also called adhesive capsulitis) is a condition in which the capsule of connective tissue surrounding your shoulder joint becomes inflam
John J. Christoforetti, MD
Rotator Cuff Pain: Understanding the Causes and Knowing Your Treatment Options
The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles (the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis) along with their tendons that attach these
John J. Christoforetti, MD
Posture and Lower Back Pain: What the Evidence Shows and How to Address It
Patients frequently ask whether their posture is causing their lower back pain. The honest answer is nuanced: posture contributes to lower back pain in man
Christopher S. Raffo, MD
Arthroscopic Surgery: What It Is, What It Treats, and How to Choose a Surgeon
Arthroscopy is a surgical technique that allows surgeons to visualize and treat the interior of a joint through very small incisions, typically two to fou
Christopher S. Raffo, MD
Ankle Sprains: First Aid at Home and When to See an Orthopedic Specialist
An ankle sprain occurs when the ligaments that stabilize the ankle joint are stretched or torn beyond their normal range. The most common mechanism is inve
Gary Feldman, DPM, FACFAS
Osteoarthritis vs. Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Hands: Key Differences and Treatment Paths
Hand arthritis is not a single disease. It is a category that encompasses mechanically and biologically distinct conditions. The two most common types aff
Peter G. Fitzgibbons, MD
Meniscus Tears in Older Adults: Why Age Changes the Treatment Approach
Meniscus injuries do not always arise from a dramatic athletic moment. In adults over fifty, tears frequently develop through a degenerative process. The
James S. Gardiner, MD