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The most common site of tendon injuries is in the ankle, knee, or elbow joints. A tendon injury affects the touch fibers that connect muscles to bones. One of the larger tendons is called the Achilles tendon. This connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. Tendon injuries most commonly occur near the joints. The shoulders can also be affected. While it may appear that a tendon injury may suddenly occur, they’re usually the result of smaller tears to the tendon that have occurred over time.
Treating Growth Plate Fractures
Growth Plate Growth Plate Fractures and Pediatrics As everyone knows, children do not come out of their mother’s fully grown. Throughout their lives, children grow a tremendous amount before becoming full fledged adults. One key component of this process is growth plates. Growth plates only exist in children and not adults due to the fact that over time they harden into solid bone. Before that, they exist as cartilage that is at the end of long bones, which are bones that run longer than they are wide. These are generally very important ones as they exist primarily in the arms …
Cortisone Shots vs. Knee Surgery
Dealing with Knee Pain Knee pain can be debilitating and significantly impact one’s quality of life. When faced with knee pain, individuals often seek medical intervention to alleviate their discomfort. Two common treatment options for knee pain are cortisone shots and knee surgery. At Florida OrthoCare, we want to make sure are informed of the characteristics of cortisone shots and knee surgery, their indications, benefits, risks, and how patients can make informed decisions about the most suitable treatment for their knee conditions. Cortisone Shots: Cortisone shots, also known as corticosteroid injections, are a non-invasive treatment option for knee pain. These …
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