PATIENT
EDUCATION

Joint preservation is the reconstruction and repair of the natural bones, cartilage, and ligaments of the joint using advanced arthroscopic (minimally invasive) techniques rather than removing the entire joint and replacing it with an implant (joint…

Arthritis is the loss of cartilage (cushioning material) between the bones, resulting in bone-on-bone contact. Loss of this cartilage results in pain, and a limited range of motion sometimes occurs. The type of arthritis that commonly occurs in the…

Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement To achieve optimal results, our specialists use advanced technology for better precision. Dr. John Hoffman, one of our experienced orthopaedic surgeons, uses patient-specific cutting guides to perform a more…

There are two menisci, or “cushions,” in each of your knees that act as stabilizing shock absorbers between your tibia (shinbone) and femur (thighbone). Meniscal tears often occur while playing sports from twisting the knee during a fast pivot,…

The anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments (ACL and MCL) cross the knee joint to attach the tibia (shinbone) to the femur (thighbone). These ligaments help to stabilize and protect the knee by preventing back-and-forth and side-to-side…

What Is a Nonunion Fracture? A hand or wrist fracture occurs when the bone is broken from an injury, causing pain and swelling. People with osteoporosis (bone density thins over time with age) are especially vulnerable to fractures. The trauma can…

What Is a Rotator Cuff Tear? A rotator cuff tear is an injury to one or more of the four muscle tendons that attach to the upper arm (humerus). A tendon can be partially torn (not completely severed) or completely torn (the tendon and muscle are no…

Symptoms Pain on the bottom of your foot (especially in the morning) Limping due to foot pain Swelling, redness, and warmth on the bottom of the foot What Is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis results from inflammation of the soft tissue on the…

Weekend warriors are recreational athletes who engage in intense physical activity during their time off—and often face a higher risk of injuries due to irregular training schedules and overexertion. However, with the right approach, you can…

What Is a Proximal Biceps Tendon Rupture? A proximal biceps tendon rupture at the shoulder commonly originates as fraying of the long head of the biceps tendon in the shoulder. Partial tears may result in a complete tendon rupture from an injury…