Spine & Orthopedics Blog

A rotator cuff tear is a common injury, usually diagnosed among people who play sports such as tennis or basketball. It is also diagnosed among people who have physically strenuous jobs. The condition occurs as a result of wear and Read More…

What Is The Meniscus? There is a piece of cartilage that acts as a cushion for your femur (thighbone) and your tibia (shinbone). This piece of cartilage is known as the meniscus. Unfortunately, the meniscus is prone to tearing from Read More…

The neck, also known as the cervical spine, is the coordination of a network of bones, muscles, nerves, and joints, instructed by the spinal cord and the brain. It is meant for nerve communication and gives strength and stability to Read More…

Degenerative Scoliosis, also known as Adult Onset Scoliosis, is a medical condition characterized by the side-to-side curvature of the spine. The curvature itself occurs as the result of the degeneration in the intervertebral discs and the facet joints. These parts Read More…

Does a chronic backache prevent you from leading a pain-free life? Have spinal exercises and medication been of no use? If yes, maybe it’s time you considered a spinal surgery. Spinal surgery is performed in order to relieve the pressure Read More…

There are three bones make up the ankle joint. The tibia, also known as the shinbone, the fibula, which is the smaller bone of the lower leg, and the Talus, which is a small bone that sits between the heel Read More…

A rotator cuff is made up of a group of muscles and tendons that help move and stabilize the shoulder joint, by keeping the head of your upper arm bone firmly within the socket of the shoulder. Any sort of Read More…

What Is Knee Osteoarthritis And What Causes It? Osteoarthritis or wear-and-tear arthritis is a common situation that occurs when the intra-joint cushioning, called the cartilage, begins to wear away. The result of the condition is the bones of your joints Read More…

Experiencing neck pain is common problem that a lot of people have to deal with. When the nagging pain debilitates your daily activity, it is a grave sign of something amiss. A possible solution for a persistent neck pain is Read More…

Chronic back pain is a common complaint among adults. It can get worse with time and hamper your productivity. If the problem persists for a while, even after undergoing corrective treatments, your doctor may suggest laminectomy surgery to alleviate this Read More…