TRIGGER FINGER A trigger finger refers to a condition in which a finger or thumb will lock or catch when attempting to straighten it.  By definition, a tendon connects muscle to bone. Flexor tendons extend from the muscles in the wrist and attach to the fingers and thumb. Normally, when you flex and extend yourRead More

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME Compression of the median nerve, which runs from the forearm to the palm of the hand, can lead to symptoms of numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand. The median nerve is responsible for controlling the feeling along the palm side of the hand, along the thumb, index, and long finger.  ThisRead More

FRACTURE TREATMENT A fracture or broken bone is one of the most common injuries seen by an orthopaedic surgeon that results from a traumatic event, overuse, or from bone weakening associated with osteoporosis or a tumor. There are many different ways to describe a fracture. An open fracture is a serious injury in which eitherRead More

TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT Over 50 years ago, hip replacement surgery was successfully introduced and since become a very common orthopaedic procedure. Throughout the last few decades, advances have been made in regards to surgical techniques and materials used which have steadily improved the outcome of hip replacement surgery. Many associate the need for a hipRead More

Shoulder Replacement: Anatomic and Reverse Traditionally, total shoulder replacement is performed for patients who have shoulder arthritis and have failed non-surgical treatment.  The rotator cuff is involved in helping the surrounding muscles to elevate the arm when needed. In some cases, the rotator cuff can develop chronic wear or even become completely torn (rotator cuffRead More

ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR The rotator cuff is made up of 4 muscles that join together as tendons to cover the “ball” of the upper arm (humeral head). The rotator cuff allows you to initiate lifting and rotation of your arm. Tears of the rotator cuff are fairly common and occur from either an acute injuryRead More