Upper Extremity Injuries


Home Remedies For Shoulder Pain

Many home treatments exist to reduce mild to moderate shoulder pain. Often, your doctor will recommend that you use some of the home treatment techniques outlined in this article to complement your shoulder rehabilitation. One of the most important things to keep in mind when recovering from shoulder pain is that you need to rest […]


What You Need to Know About Dislocated Shoulders

Dislocated shoulders are common injuries, particular for athletes. If it happens to you, it is important to get treatment as soon as possible to prevent further damage the surrounding ligaments, tendons, and nerves. The good news is that non-surgical treatments are effective for dislocated shoulders and that most people make complete recoveries. Here are the facts […]


Causes of Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain is an extremely common complaint. After all, no joint moves more in your body than your shoulder. As it lifts, twists, and carries, it is prone to dislocation and injury. A number of different issues can cause pain in your shoulder; here are some of the most common culprits behind this pain:   Shoulder […]


Radial Nerve Dysfunction

Radial nerve dysfunction is a problem with the radial nerve. Damage to the radial nerve leads to problems with movement or sensation of the back of the arm (triceps), forearm, or hand. Causes Radial neuropathy occurs when there is damage to the radial nerve, which travels down the arm and controls movement of the triceps […]


Ulnar Nerve Entrapment

What is the ulnar nerve? The ulnar nerve is a branch of the brachial plexus nerve system. With help from the median nerve, the ulnar nerve provides sensation to the flexor muscles of the hands and feet, allowing for bending.   Ulnar nerve neuropathy due to ulnar nerve entrapment is often a painful disorder of the outer […]


PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Treatment for Knee Pain

Knee Injuries – There are many structures that can cause knee pain The knee is the largest and most complex of the joints in the body. As such, there are many structures in the knee that can be injured. People frequently talk about “torn cartilage” to which they are most commonly referring to the medial meniscus. […]


Ulnar Nerve Injury

An ulnar nerve injury is an injury that damages the ulnar nerve, one of the three main nerves in the arm. The ulnar nerve runs from the shoulder to the hand and is responsible for carrying signals between the hand and the brain, enabling motion and feeling in the hand and forearm. An injury to […]


Nerve Conduction Studies

A nerve conduction study is a spinal diagnostic study that usually done along with electromyography (EMG). The nerve conduction study stimulates specific nerves and records their ability to send the impulse to the muscle. The study can show where there is a blockage of the nerve pathway. Nerve conduction studies are done to:     […]


Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain is an extremely common complaint, and there are many common causes of this problem. It is important to make an accurate diagnosis of the cause of your symptoms so that appropriate treatment can be directed at the cause. If you have shoulder pain, some common causes include: Bursitis | Rotator Cuff Tendonitis The […]


Shoulder and Upper Extremity Injuries are More Common than You Thought

Shoulder and upper extremity injuries are very common. Many of them result from years of cumulative injuries punctuated by a trauma such as a motor vehicle accident, falls, or sports injuries. These injuries cost consumers, their employers and insurance companies billions of dollars a year in treatment and productivity losses.