What to Expect with an Elbow Fracture
Elbow fractures happen quite frequently, and they can be extremely painful. They’re especially common in children. In fact, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 10% of the fractures kids get are elbow fractures. There are a few different kinds of fractures involving the elbow. We’re going to look at what these are, what […]
Rotator Cuff Injuries: Treatment and Healing from One of the Most Common Injury Types
Rotator cuff injuries are among the most common orthopedic-related injuries diagnosed and treated today. They’re particularly common among those who lead active lifestyles or who are involved in physical sports. These injuries can range from mildly irritating to being so debilitating that they require you to change parts of your life. Within this post, we […]
Tennis Elbow (And How to Treat It)
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is the most common injury of patients seeking medical attention for elbow pain. It is a painful condition involving inflammation of the tendons that attach the forearm muscles to the outside of the elbow. The forearm muscles and tendons become damaged from overuse — repeating the same motions over and over […]
Meniscus Tears: What you need to know
A torn meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries. It can be extremely painful and debilitating, but it doesn’t have to sideline you completely. With the proper diagnosis and treatment, you can get back on your feet doing the things you love. In this article, we’ll cover the following: What is a meniscus […]
Cubital Tunnel Surgery
Cubital tunnel syndrome is one of the common conditions that we treat at Michigan Surgery Specialists. This painful chronic condition makes it difficult to work and enjoy your favorite activities. In this post, we’ll discuss what cubital tunnel syndrome is, and the treatment options you have. What is cubital tunnel syndrome? Are there non-surgical treatments […]
Do You Need Rotator Cuff Surgery?
The shoulder is one of the most critical, yet often overlooked joints in the human body. It plays a role in virtually all movements of the arm, whether you’re playing a game of catch or driving a car. The shoulder can also be affected by a wide range of painful conditions, including rotator cuff injury. […]
Softball Pitching Injuries (And How to Prevent Them)
Can softball pitchers suffer from the same types of injuries common to baseball pitchers? Yes, they can. And many players and parents may not know it. There is a general belief that softball players have far less risk for injury. The softball pitching motion, it is said, is more natural for the arm. Less stress […]
Causes of Tennis Elbow (That Aren’t Tennis)
Up to 3% of Americans (around 9.7 million people) suffer from tennis elbow every year. But only around 5% of tennis elbow cases are caused by tennis. Lateral epicondylitis, a.k.a tennis elbow can caused by repetition motion, especially twisting motion. What people don’t know, is that many different activities besides tennis can lead to it. Let’s look at […]
Common Golf Injuries and How to Treat Them
Your arms take a beating on the golf course. We’d like to help you understand why you’re in pain, what you can do about it. In this post, we’re going to talk about: Golf-related injuries to the hands, wrists, elbows and shoulders How you should treat golf-related injuries When it’s time to call a doctor […]