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Mallet Finger
Mallet finger is a common injury to the tendon that helps straighten the fingertip. When this tendon is injured, the fingertip droops down into a bent position, resembling a hammer or mallet.
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Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Tennis elbow is a condition that can affect anyone—not just tennis players. It is a form of tendinitis affecting the common extensor tendon that connects some of the wrist muscles to the outer side of the elbow.
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Achilles Tendon Injuries
The Achilles tendon is a long, strong tendon located at the back of the ankle. This important tendon allows the foot to push off from the ground. Forceful injury or repeated strain over time can damage or irritate the Achilles...
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Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Tears
The quadriceps tendon connects the quadriceps muscles of the thigh to the kneecap, and the patellar tendon connects the kneecap to the shinbone. These important tendons must be healthy and strong to allow the knee to function properly.
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De Quervain Tenosynovitis
Tenosynovitis results from inflammation of the protective covering, called the sheath, that surrounds a tendon. De Quervain tenosynovitis results from inflammation of the tendon sheath that surrounds two tendons of the thumb.
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Small Toe Deformities
Small toe deformities can affect any of the toes except the big toe. They occur when the bones and joints that make up the toes move out of normal alignment. Common types of small toe deformities include mallet toe, hammertoe,...
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Rotator Cuff Tears
The rotator cuff muscles surround and stabilize the shoulder joint. Rotator cuff tears result when the tendons of these muscles are torn from the upper arm bone. This can occur with sudden injuries or develop slowly from wear and tear...
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Hip Bursitis
Bursae are small gel-like sacs that sit between tendons, ligaments, and bones to provide cushioning. Continued friction over the bursae causes irritation and inflammation, resulting in bursitis. Bursitis can occur in different areas throughout the body but commonly affects the...
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Upper Arm Bone Fractures (Proximal Humerus Fractures)
A broken upper arm bone is referred to as a proximal humerus fracture. It occurs near the shoulder joint after a traumatic event, such as a fall or motor vehicle accident.
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Trigger Finger
Trigger finger happens when a tendon in the finger gets stuck within its pulleys, small bands of connective tissue that keep the tendon in place. The tendon cannot move smoothly, causing the finger to lock or catch. It may bend...
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Rigid Flatfoot Deformities
As a flatfoot deformity gets worse, it progresses to a rigid flatfoot deformity. This causes the bones in the foot and ankle to shift out of place, which makes the foot arch permanently flattened.
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Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis): Overview copy
This video provides an overview of how tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) develops, relevant anatomy, and how health care professionals diagnose a patient.
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Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis): Overview copy
This video provides an overview of how tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) develops, relevant anatomy, and how health care professionals diagnose a patient.
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Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis): Overview copy
This video provides an overview of how tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) develops, relevant anatomy, and how health care professionals diagnose a patient.
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Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis): Overview copy
This video provides an overview of how tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) develops, relevant anatomy, and how health care professionals diagnose a patient.
