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5 Important Facts About ACL Repair

Your knees are workhorses! They allow you to do everything from lounging comfortably on the sofa to running. Your anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is an important part of your knee. Here’s what you need to know if your ACL needs to be repaired.

What to Expect Before, During, and After Bicep Tendon Repair

Most everyone knows where their bicep muscles are, but few know about the tendons that attach the muscles to the bone. A tear in one of those tendons can be painful and may require surgery.

Why Are My Fingers Always Tingling?

Pins and needles, tingling, or fingers that feel like they have "fallen asleep" are just a few ways people describe the sensation of paresthesia. Tingling fingers can occur for many different reasons.

How Can I Stop Trigger Finger from Getting Worse?

The phrase “trigger finger” is descriptive, and you likely know what it looks like when you have a trigger finger just from the name. The more important information is how you can prevent the condition from worsening.

5 Ways Ankle Arthroscopy Differs from Open Surgery

Most people don’t think about the importance of their ankles too often, but if you’re injured or need surgery on your ankle, you certainly do. Ankle arthroscopy is a type of surgery that can be a good alternative to open surgery.

Can I Avoid Surgery with a Meniscus Tear?

Your knee joint is strong, partly because the structures that support the joint are tough. One of those structures is a thick piece of cartilage called the meniscus; surgery may be your best option when it's injured.

When to Consider Total Shoulder Replacement for Chronic Pain

Are you living with chronic shoulder pain? Maybe you’ve tried physical therapy or even had rotator cuff surgery, but still, your shoulder hurts. It could be time to consider a total shoulder replacement.

Tips to Work a Hands-On Job with Carpal Tunnel

Carpal tunnel syndrome can be caused by repetitive movements, often movements related to your job. So, how do you work at a job that requires using your hands when you have a condition that affects your hands?

Does Trigger Finger Always Require Surgery?

Not sure if surgery is the only option for trigger finger? Learn about noninvasive treatments and when surgery might be necessary so you can regain hand function and live pain-free.