What is a Clavicle Fracture? One of the most common types of fractures is the broken collar bone or clavicle fracture. Your clavicle is the long narrow bone that is responsible for connecting your arm to your body. It is situated between your shoulder blade and your ribcage. When you experience a clavicle fracture, it… Read more »
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Frozen Shoulder Treatment
Treatment of a Frozen Shoulder: Adhesive Capsulitis A frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, happens when a person has a stiff shoulder and it cannot be moved through a full range of motion passively or actively. It is not painful as long as the arm is not being moved around. If the shoulder is… Read more »
Hip Arthroscopy – Learn More about Latest Trends in Hip Arthroscopy from Louisville Orthopedic Surgeon
Hip arthroscopy is sometimes recommended to alleviate hip pain for conditions including synovitis, snapping hip syndrome and dysplasia. Researchers led by Dr. Scott Montgomery and colleagues (2013) looked at trends related to hip arthroscopy between 2004 and 2009.
Shoulder Pain After Swimming? Louisville Orthopedic Explains Swimmer’s Shoulder
When it comes to swimming injuries, shoulder pain is one of the most common complaints. “Swimmer’s Shoulder” a term coined by Kennedy and Hawkins (1974), describes the shoulder pain experienced by some swimmers following activity. Often considered an overuse injury, the shoulder pain may occur in one shoulder or
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