Patient Education Articles

The ankle is formed by the juncture of three bones – the lower ends of the tibia and fibula (the lower leg) and the uppermost bone of the foot,…

Proper early treatment and rehabilitation leads to a quicker recovery for most athletic injuries. You may be able to return to your sport fully…

Whether it is an occasional twinge, a dull ache, or the excruciating pain of a sudden injury, most people at some point in time develop back pain…

Whether it is an occasional twinge, a dull ache, or the excruciating pain of a sudden injury, most people at some point in time develop back pain…

You will be going home with a cast or splint. The following is a list of suggestions and information for you when taking…

This is a good starting treatment for sprains, muscle strains, and bruises (contusions). Cold treatment helps reduce pain, swelling and bleeding…

You have been prescribed crutches to take weight off one of your lower extremities (legs/feet). When using crutches, make sure you are not putting…

Your doctor has numerous diagnostic tools available that will help determine the extent of your knee injury or condition. Advanced technology such…

There are a number of methods that can be used to diagnose the cause of your back pain. Most often, your doctor will begin with a personal history…

The elbow joint connects the bone of the upper arm, the humerus, with the two bones of the lower arm, the radius and the ulna. Within the joint…