In most knees, there is a groove on the end of the femur, called the trochlea, in which the kneecap sits. This provides a certain
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Runner Back on Track After Hip Labral Tear Repair
Laura McElligott, 47, of Westmont, didn’t realize how important running was to her until it was taken away by pain. McElligott, who works as a
Ep. 11: Neuropsychologist Elizabeth Pieroth on Managing Athletes with Multiple Concussions
Neuropsychologist Elizabeth M. Pieroth, PsyD, ABPP, MPH shares insight into how she manages athletes who have sustained multiple concussions including how to know when to
Why does my bicep hurt, and what can I do about it?
Injury to the biceps muscle and tendon can lead to bicep pain and other symptoms. Causes include overuse of the muscle and trauma, but they
What can cause pain in the back of the knee when straightening the leg?
When a person experiences pain in the back of their knee when straightening their leg, it is called posterior knee pain. Pain in the back
An Overview of Golfer’s Elbow
Golfer’s elbow, known more precisely as medial epicondylitis, is an injury to the tendons attached to the medial epicondyle. It is considered an overuse injury in
An Individualized Approach to Improve Surgical Outcomes after Shoulder Dislocation
A dislocated shoulder is a common sports injury that can occur with a single swing of the tennis racket or an awkward fall on the
Tennis Elbow Surgery: Everything You Need to Know
Also known as lateral epicondylitis release A lateral epicondylitis release is a surgery commonly used to treat tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). It is used when conservative