What is a Labral Tear (of the Shoulder)?
The labrum is a piece of fibrocartilage (rubbery tissue) attached to the rim of the shoulder socket that helps keep the ball of the joint in place. A “Labral Tear” occurs when this cartilage is torn. Labral tears often result from injury, or sometimes as part of the aging process. Two Common Types of Labral Tears SLAP (Superior Labrum from Anterior to Posterior) Tears: SLAP tears occur where the bicep tendon connects to the shoulder at the front of the upper arm. Bankart Tears: Bankart tears, on the other hand, typically occur with shoulder dislocation in younger patients and can …
What is a Hip Flexor Tear or Strain?
A hip flexor tear or strain is an injury to the muscles in the hip. Hip flexor strains most often occur when the muscles become overused. While not usually serious, this injury can be quite painful if left untreated. What Are Hip Flexors? Hip flexors are the flexible muscle tissues located near the top of your thigh and pelvic region. They allow you to flex your hips and bend your knees. Overuse or overstretching of these muscles may result in a hip flexor strain, which can significantly limit your activity and mobility. Hip flexor strains typically occur when the hip …
What’s the Difference Between ACL Tear and ACL Sprain?
An ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) injury is a sprain or tear of the ACL that happens to most people while they play sports. Your ACL is a tissue band of ligaments that hold the knee bones together. The function of the ACL is to prevent your shinbone (tibia) from sliding out in front of your thighbone (femur). Because of this, ACL injuries can be painful and debilitating. There is a risk for an ACL injury in activities involving jumping and landing, sudden stops, or changes in direction (like in football and soccer). Many patients noted that they remember hearing or …
What Are the Symptoms of a Dislocated Hip?
Hip Dislocation Overview A traumatic hip dislocation is when the ball of the hip joint is pushed out of the socket. Soft tissues holding the bones in place may also become damaged during the injury (labrum, ligaments, nerves, muscles, etc.). The following may be symptoms of a dislocated hip: Your hip is swollen Your hip is painful Your hip is visibly out of place Get started on the road to hip dislocation recovery. Click here to find an OrthoArizona hip physician near you! Hip Dislocation Symptoms Patients who experience a dislocated hip are often in severe pain and unable to …
5 Causes of Injury and Wrist Pain from Golf
If you play golf regularly, you may feel wrist pain from time to time. This is often due to poor mechanics, overuse, or trauma. Trying to find the right treatment to alleviate your pain may be difficult if you don’t know the underlying cause of the pain. This guide will help you understand what causes wrist pain while playing golf and how an OrthoArizona Hand & Wrist specialist can help you get back on the course in no time. Common Causes of Wrist Pain from Golf Here are a few reasons why wrist pain may occur during or after golf: …
Announcement for Patients Regarding COVID-19
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Dupuytren’s Disease
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TEAM OrthoArizona Raises $11,000 in the Fight to Cure Arthritis
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OrthoArizona Sports Medicine Specialist Keith Jarbo, MD, Receives HonorHealth’s 2018 Citizenship and Community Service Award
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CONGRATS to OrthoArizona’s 2018 “TOP DOCS” Featured in PHOENIX Magazine
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