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What can cause pain in the back of the knee when straightening the leg?

What can cause pain in the back of the knee when straightening the leg? Pain in the back of the knee when straightening the leg is called posterior knee pain. Finding the cause can be difficult as it can come from problems with the bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, or vascular system.

8 Bicep Tendonitis Exercises. *xercises

8 Bicep Tendonitis Exercises If you have pain in your upper arm or shoulder, you may have irritated your biceps tendon, a condition known as biceps tendonitis. The pain may limit your shoulder motion and make performing normal work and recreational tasks difficult or impossible.

Happy Labor Day! We hope you and your family enjoy your time off!

Happy Labor Day! We hope you and your family enjoy your time off!

When Not to Have Rotator Cuff Surgery.

When Not to Have Rotator Cuff Surgery Rotator cuff tears may require surgery to repair, but they can often heal with rest, physical therapy, and medication when needed. Discuss with your orthopedist when to have or not have rotator cuff surgery.

The 4 Stages of Frozen Shoulder.

The 4 Stages of Frozen Shoulder The four stages of frozen shoulder include pre-freezing, freezing, frozen, and thawing. These terms describe the typical progression of the condition from early symptoms to recovery.

Self-Myofascial Release Techniques for Neck and Shoulders.

Self-Myofascial Release Techniques for Neck and Shoulders Self-myofascial release (SMR) is a technique used to manipulate the muscles used during an exercise program or for physical therapy reasons. It typically involves the use of foam rollers, balls, or other tools to help boost sports performance, reduce pain, or improve general fitness.

Causes of Pain Between the Shoulder Blades.

Causes of Pain Between the Shoulder Blades Upper back pain between the shoulder blades has many causes, including muscle strain, herniated discs, arthritis, or, less often, a serious health problem. Treatment for pain between the shoulder blades depends on the cause but frequently includes stretching and medications for pain.

‘Don’t push into pain!’ How to rescue your knees from everything from torn ligaments to injured tendons.

‘Don’t push into pain!’ How to rescue your knees from everything from torn ligaments to injured tendons From runner’s knee to fraying cartilage, knees are involved in 40% of sports injuries. But it can be hard to pin down what’s wrong, or what to do about it. Just because knee issues are common, that doesn’t mean we should ignore them and soldier on.

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First Biological Implants Used for Treatment of Cartilage Lesions and Osteoarthritis in Humans.

First Biological Implants Used for Treatment of Cartilage Lesions and Osteoarthritis in Humans The procedure, named Nasal Chondrocyte Tissue-Engineered Cartilage (N-TEC), leverages autologous (self-derived) cartilage cells to create new cartilage grafts. These are then surgically implanted to repair the damaged cartilage in patients

Location and progression of chondral injuries at the time of revision ACL surgery varies by s*x.

Location and progression of chondral injuries at the time of revision ACL surgery varies by s*x The purpose of this study was to quantify progression in of chondral and meniscal injuries between primary and revision ACL surgery.

Rotator Cuff Tears Were Significantly More Frequent In Recurrent Shoulder Instability Patients With Initial Dislocation After 40 Years Than Those Before.

Rotator Cuff Tears were Significantly More frequent in Recurrent Shoulder Instability Patients with Initial Dislocation After 40 Years than Those Before The purpose of this study was to investigate and compare the pathologies and clinical outcomes of patients with traumatic anterior shoulder instability who underwent arthroscopic stabilization at 40 years or older between shoulders with initial dislocation before and after 40 years old.

Deltoid Muscle Anatomy and Function.

Deltoid Muscle Anatomy and Function The deltoid muscle is the main muscle of the shoulder. A triangle-shaped muscle, it helps move your upper arm and stabilizes the shoulder joint.

Collagen supplements may help improve the health of your tendons and bones, says researcher.

Collagen supplements may help improve the health of your tendons and bones, says researcher Research shows that collagen supplements may also have many benefits for our physical health too—which could be important for enhancing athletic performance, reducing the risk of injury and improving quality of life as we get older.

New advances mean many patients go home same day after knee replacement.

New advances mean many patients go home same day after knee replacement People used to have to spend a night in the hospital following a knee replacement, but improvements in technology, surgery and pain management have made it possible to undergo the procedure in the morning and be back home by the evening

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Congratulations to these SIX AOSM physicians on being named TexasMonthly Super Doctors and Rising Stars! While only about 5% of physicians get voted as Super Doctors, less than 2.5% of physicians get voted as Rising Stars. We couldn't be prouder to represent great orthopedic and pain management care here in HTX.

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