The shoulder is one of the most complex joints in the human body, second only to the knee in size, range of movement, and potential for injury. As a ball-and-socket joint, your shoulder enjoys amazing versatility and strength. But its…
Top 5 Causes of Ankle Pain - A Palmetto Bone & Joint Guide We’ve all seen it happen to an elderly relative: at a certain point in their later years, a loved one sits down and doesn’t get back up…
About 6 million people break bones in the United States every year. The most frequently broken bone is the clavicle, or collarbone. Other common bone fractures include those in the arms, wrists and ankles. If you’re over 65, you’re more…
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, affecting nearly 27 million Americans ages 25 and older. Each day, many people suffering from osteoarthritis will visit our offices, and many of them are confused about what they’ve heard about the…
Losing weight can be difficult when pain and stiffness from arthritic knees keep you from being active and makes it tough to burn calories. Studies suggest carrying a few extra pounds can create added pressure on joints causing further stress…
Runner’s knee, the common term for patellofemoral pain syndrome, is a knee problem that affects many people. It happens when your kneecap (patella) is either misaligned because of a defect, or your knee is stressed, causing it to be out…
Your meniscus protects your knee joint. Certain knee injuries can cause a meniscus tear. The meniscus is cartilage in the knee joint. You have two in each knee. They provide protection and cushioning that keeps the bones in the joint…
Back pain doesn’t only occur because of improper heavy lifting or sleeping on a non-supportive mattress. There are a myriad of potential causes – and not all of them even originate in the back. If you’re experiencing back pain, either…
As the largest ball-and-socket joint in the body, the hip enables you to stand, sit, walk and run. But when inflammation or injury strikes, the ensuing hip pain can inhibit mobility and decrease your quality of life. Hip pain can…
Hip replacement is one of the most successful surgeries in all of medicine. Fact or fiction? According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, it’s true. And doctors perform the surgery on more than 300,000 Americans every year. That’s a…