This condition is a degeneration of the tendons that bend the wrist toward the palm of the hand. These tendons are located above the medial epicondyle, the bony bump on the inner side of the elbow....

This condition, commonly called tennis elbow,  is a degeneration of the tendons that attach to the lateral epicondyle, the bony bump on the outer side of the elbow.

This condition is an inflammation of the olecranon bursa, a fluid-filled sac between the skin and bones on the back of the elbow. It can cause pain and restrict motion of the elbow. The bursa may...

This outpatient procedure, performed under general or regional anesthesia, alleviates compression of the ulnar nerve. This nerve travels along the inner side of the elbow and down to the hand....

This condition is a swelling of the subacromial bursa, a fluid-filled sac that creates a cushion between the acromion and the head of the humerus. Learn more about these types of conditions and your...

What is Biceps Tendinitis

This condition is an irritation or inflammation of the biceps tendon at the shoulder. The biceps tendon helps to stabilize the humerus and aids in activities that involve...

What is a SLAP Tear?

This condition is a tear of the labrum in the shoulder joint. The labrum is ring of cartilage around the shoulder socket that stabilizes the head of the humerus. A SLAP tear...

How to Treat Rotator Cuff Injuries

The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that cover the head of the humerus and hold it in the shoulder socket. When rotator cuff tendons become damaged,...

This surgical procedure replaces a damaged or diseased disc in the cervical spine with an artificial disc that restores the natural alignment of the spine. Unlike fusion surgery, which causes the...

Pain in the lower back (lumbar spine) is the second most common reason for visits to the family physician. Typically lumbar pain can improve without surgery, through conservative therapy, i.e....

Dr. John Regan discusses the advantages of the minimally invasive spinal fusion XLIF technique. For patients who require fusion, XLIF, provides many advantages because of the smaller incision,...

Under the guidance of Bill Bergman, PhD, MedX rehabilitative exercise equipment is suitable for all ages and levels of fitness from those overcoming injuries to the elite athlete. MedX is...