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Pes Anserine Bursitis

Pes Anserine Bursitis

Knee tendon, or pes anserine bursitis as it is known, is considered a self-limiting condition. The length of time it takes to resolve the condition varies. Six to eight weeks of stretching and strengthening for

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Inflammatory Arthritis of the Hip

Inflammatory Arthritis of the Hip

Inflammatory arthritis of the hip can cause a wide range of disabling symptoms. Patients with long-standing inflammatory arthritis or those who do not respond to medical treatment may end up with joint destruction, which can

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Forearm Fracture

Forearm Fracture

A fractured forearm can be painful, swollen, tender, and sometimes, even deformed. It can affect your ability to rotate your arm, as well as bend and straighten the wrist and elbow. Untreated forearm fractures can

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Elbow Arthroplasty

Elbow Arthroplasty

When we think about performing tasks with the upper extremities, what usually comes to mind is our hands and wrists. But without the elbow, so much of what you do each day would be impossible.

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Distal Femur Fracture

Distal Femur Fracture

Your knees make most of your daily activities possible. You use them to get out of bed, walk to the sink to brush your teeth, and they carry you throughout the day as you get

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Discoid Meniscus

Discoid Meniscus

Have you ever experienced a decreased range of motion in the knee, clicking or popping sounds? If so, you may have a discoid meniscus. A discoid meniscus is an abnormally shaped and enlarged meniscus in

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Combined Ligament Injury (Blown Knee)

Combined Ligament Injury (Blown Knee)

The knee has four ligaments that work together in concert. They act like strong ropes to hold the bones together and keep the knee stable for walking, pivoting, turning, and almost any athletic activity.  It’s

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Chordoma

Chordoma

Cancer is always frightening, no matter where it occurs. One type of cancer that is particularly distressing is chordoma, a rare malignant bone tumor that forms in the spine or the base of the skull.

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Burning Thigh Pain

Burning Thigh Pain

Medically, burning thigh pain is referred to as meralgia paraesthetica. The condition is caused by compression of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve which supplies feeling to the upper leg. It can start as slightly uncomfortable,

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