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Conditions
Hip Osteoarthritis
Hip osteoarthritis (coxarthrosis) is the wear of the cartilage in the joint. With specialist care there are many ways…
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Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis (gonarthrosis) is the wear of the cartilage that lines the joint. It is very common and has…
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Fractures (Broken Bones)
A fracture is a break or crack in a bone, usually caused by a fall, accident or sports. Treatment ranges from a cast…
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Trigger Finger
Trigger finger happens when the flexor tendon has trouble gliding at the base of the finger. The finger locks in a…
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is compression of the median nerve at the wrist. It causes tingling, numbness and weakness in…
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Tennis Elbow (Epicondylitis)
Lateral epicondylitis, known as tennis elbow, is a tendinopathy of the muscles that extend the wrist. It causes pain…
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ACL Injury
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the main stabilizers of the knee. Tears are common in pivoting and…
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Meniscus Tear
The menisci are cartilage "shock absorbers" of the knee. They can tear from a twisting injury or from wear with age…
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Distal Biceps Rupture
Distal biceps rupture happens where the muscle attaches to the forearm, near the elbow. It usually occurs when…
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Tendinitis
Tendinitis is irritation or inflammation of a tendon, the structure that connects muscle to bone. It usually results…
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Hip Replacement
A hip replacement substitutes a damaged joint with artificial components, relieving pain and restoring mobility. It…
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Knee Replacement
A knee replacement substitutes the worn surfaces of the joint with artificial components, relieving pain and…
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Arthroplasty
Arthroplasty is the medical term for surgery that rebuilds a damaged joint, usually by replacing its surfaces with an…
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Viscosupplementation
Viscosupplementation is the injection of hyaluronic acid into the joint to improve lubrication and cushioning, easing…
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Biologic Therapies
Biologic therapies use components from the body itself, such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP), to stimulate tendon…
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Soft-Tissue Surgery in Athletes
Soft-tissue surgery repairs tendons, ligaments and muscles injured by sports trauma or overuse. Planning considers…
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Joint Reconstruction
Joint reconstruction brings together surgeries that restore the function of a seriously compromised joint, whether…
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Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Orthopedic trauma surgery treats serious injuries to bones and joints caused by accidents, falls or sports. Dr…
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ACL Reconstruction
ACL reconstruction recreates the torn ligament with a tendon graft, arthroscopically. It is mainly indicated for…
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