Patient Education Articles

  • Burners, also called stingers, are injuries to the nerve roots of the brachial plexus that result in a warm stinging sensation that can radiate…

  • Carpal tunnel release surgery is a procedure used to relieve the pressure on your nerve caused by carpal tunnel syndrome. Though there are several…

  • If you’re experiencing hand pain or irritation, you may be suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome. A condition caused by a pinching of the…

  • Cartilage repair is designed to treat and repair cartilage defects by regenerating the patient's own hyaline cartilage, (a weight-bearing…

  • 1. What is articular cartilage?

    Articular cartilage is the cushion tissue on the end of the bones of the large joints in our body.

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  • Cement is traditionally used to help the metal and plastic bond to the bony surfaces of the knee bones. In certain young patients, the components…

  • Traditional hip replacements have a metal ball in a plastic cup. Younger patients undergoing hip replacement are at an increased risk for the…

  • A cervical epidural steroid injection is intended to relieve pain in the neck, shoulders, and arms caused by a pinched nerve (or nerves) in the…

  • This injection relieves pain in the neck, shoulders, and arms caused by a pinched nerve (or nerves) in the cervical spine. It can be used to treat…

  • Cheilectomy is a surgical procedure used to help relieve symptoms of hallux rigidus by removing bony growths on top of the big toe's main…