A tear resulting from acute injury to or degeneration of meniscus.
Damage to articular cartilage at the ends of bones in joints like the knee, elbow, ankle, and hip.
A torn hip labrum can lead to hip instability, pain, and impair the labrum's ability to absorb shocks.
About 65 percent of regular runners get hurt each year. It’s estimated that the average runner will sustain one injury for every 100 hours he or she runs.
Total ankle replacement, like similar operations for arthritic or injured hips and knees, can restore the ankle to normal functionality.
Surgery may be the most appropriate option to treat a common sports injury in the knee involving a sprain or tear in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
Degenerative back pain, due to loss of bone or tissue, is often age-related. Rheumatologic back pain is an autoimmune condition.
A total hip replacement via a direct anterior approach is a minimally invasive surgery to replace a damaged hip while avoiding nearby muscles and tendons. Learn about this procedure.
Stress fractures are tiny cracks in the bones caused by repetitive force. Learn about symptoms and treatments.
A complex fracture is a traumatic injury involving multiple breaks in a bone and damaged soft tissue. Learn about symptoms and treatment.