Wrist Pain: Common Causes and How They Are Treated
The wrist is not a single joint. It is a complex of eight small carpal bones, multiple joint surfaces, dozens of ligaments, and the tendons of the forearm
Peter G. Fitzgibbons, MD
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Choosing the Right Specialist
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common peripheral nerve compression disorder, but it is frequently misdiagnosed — or assumed — without adequate wo
Peter G. Fitzgibbons, MD
Physical Therapy for Lower Back Pain: What the Evidence Shows
Lower back pain is the leading cause of disability globally, affecting an estimated 80 percent of adults at some point in their lives. It encompasses a bro
James S. Gardiner, MD
Heel Pain in Young Athletes: Understanding Calcaneal Apophysitis
When a child or adolescent athlete complains of heel pain, the most common diagnosis is calcaneal apophysitis, more commonly known as Sever's disease. Des
Gary Feldman, DPM, FACFAS
Dupuytren's Contracture: Causes, Progression, and Treatment
Dupuytren's contracture is a condition in which the fascia (the layer of connective tissue lying just beneath the skin of the palm) gradually thickens an
Peter G. Fitzgibbons, MD
Preparing for Your Orthopedic Appointment: How to Get the Most from Your Visit
An orthopedic consultation is typically 20 to 30 minutes. That's enough time for an experienced surgeon to take a focused history, examine you, review your
Christopher S. Raffo, MD
Orthopedic Physical Therapy: What It Is and What to Expect
Physical therapy is not a passive treatment. It is an active, structured rehabilitation process designed to restore strength, mobility, and function follow
James S. Gardiner, MD
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
The carpal tunnel is a narrow channel on the palm side of the wrist, formed by the wrist bones on three sides and a ligament called the transverse carpal l
Peter G. Fitzgibbons, MD
Recovering from Orthopedic Surgery: The Mental Side of Getting Back
Recovery from orthopedic surgery (whether it's an ACL reconstruction, a hip labrum repair, or a shoulder procedure) is a physical process that runs on a
Christopher S. Raffo, MD
Knee Replacement Surgery: What Patients Need to Know Before Deciding
Knee replacement is one of the most performed elective orthopedic surgeries in the United States, with roughly 700,000 procedures done annually. The operat
Christopher S. Raffo, MD
Hand Pain That Won't Go Away: When to See a Hand Specialist
The human hand contains 27 bones, more than 30 joints, and a dense network of tendons, nerves, and blood vessels packed into a remarkably small space. This
Peter G. Fitzgibbons, MD
Maryland Orthopedic Specialists: Who We Are and How We Can Help
Maryland Orthopedic Specialists (MOS) is an orthopedic surgery and sports medicine practice serving patients throughout the Washington DC and Maryland regi
Christopher S. Raffo, MD