Piriformis Syndrome
Piriformis Syndrome is a condition characterized by the irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle. The piriformis muscle is a small …
Gluteus Medius Tears
A gluteus medius tear is a rupture of the gluteus medius muscle, which is one of the major muscles located in the buttocks. The gluteus …
Hip Impingement
Hip impingement is a condition when there is an abnormal contact between the ball-shaped head of the femur and the cup-shaped socket of the pelvis …
Hip Dislocation
A hip dislocation occurs when the ball-shaped head of the femur (thigh bone) is forced out of its normal position within the cup-shaped socket of …
Hip Fractures
A hip fracture is a very serious injury that involves a break in the femur (thigh bone), close to the hip joint. Hip fractures can …
Steroidal Injections
Steroidal injections, (also called a cortisone injection), is a powerful anti-inflammatory drug treatment option that is injected into the joint, helping to reduce the swelling, …
Viscosupplementation Gel Injections
A Viscosupplementation gel injection is a medical treatment used to help manage degenerative joint disorders that involve the breakdown of cartilage in the knee joint …
Unicondylar Knee Replacement
The word “unicondylar” refers to the part of a joint that involves a single “condyle”. A “condyle” is a rounded bump at the end of a …
Total Knee Replacement
Total knee replacement surgery, (total knee arthroplasty) is a procedure designed to alleviate chronic pain and improve the overall function and the mobility of a …
Revision Knee Repair
A revision knee repair procedure, also called a knee arthroplasty, is a procedure that’s performed when there are complications that occur after a knee replacement …
