Arturo Villarreal MD

08/20/2024

PRP may offer longer-term improvements, pain relief vs. corticosteroids for tennis elbow.

While both corticosteroids and platelet-rich plasma may be effective treatments for patients with lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, PRP may offer longer-term functional improvements and pain relief, according to published results.

08/13/2024

Pseudo-Jones Fracture Diagnosis and Treatment.

A pseudo-Jones fracture, also known as the avulsion fracture of the fifth metatarsal, is the most common type of fifth metatarsal fracture. The fifth metatarsal is the bone that runs from the midfoot to the base of the small toe on the outside of the foot.

08/06/2024

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.

07/30/2024

‘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.

07/23/2024

What Is Iliopsoas Bursitis?

Iliopsoas bursitis, also called hip bursitis, is inflammation of the iliopsoas bursa. This bursa is a large fluid-filled sac found under the iliopsoas muscle, which supports hip movement. The iliopsoas bursa provides cushion for tendons, ligaments, and muscles to prevent friction during movement.

07/10/2024

Arthroscopic Subscapular Sling Procedure for Anterior Glenohumeral Instability Has Limitations: Dynamic Anterior Stabilization Using Long Head of Biceps Tendon May Represent a More Favorable Alternative.

Recently, for cases that fall between the need of arthroscopic repair and open procedures, surgeons have developed methods for using soft tissue grafts in order to create a “sling” effect and augment glenoid labral repair.

07/04/2024

Wishing you and your family a Happy Independence Day!

07/03/2024

Radial Head Elbow Fracture Treatment, Recovery Time, and More.

Radial head fractures are often caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand. They are most common in two groups of patients: elderly women with osteoporosis or young men as a result of significant trauma. This article discusses radial head fractures, what they are, and how they are treated. It also g...

06/26/2024

Obesity associated with increased complications after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.

Despite similar pain and function scores, patients who were obese and underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair had increased rates of complications, readmissions and reoperations vs. non-obese patients, published results showed.

06/19/2024

Should You Worry About Joints Cracking or Popping?

Cracking and popping joints, medically known as crepitus, are normal. Joints are points in your body where two bones meet. You might occasionally hear your knees popping or notice your back or bones crack as you move them.

06/16/2024

Happy Father’s Day! Thank you to all the wonderful fathers!

06/12/2024

What is tendon rupture?

A tendon rupture is a break in a tendon, the structure that joins a muscle to a bone. It can result from overuse, an injury, or an underlying condition.

06/04/2024

The examination and treatment of soft tissue contracture of the elbow.

Treatment of the stiff elbow can be a challenging task. A thorough understanding of normal elbow anatomy and the potential causes of elbow contracture are essential for the development of effective treatment strategies. This chapter provides a review of key points for the treating surgeon including....

05/28/2024

Suture Bacterial Contamination May Contribute to Impaired Healing or Retear After Rotator Cuff Repair, Even Using Arthroscopic Techniques.

Bacterial contamination, as a result of suture contamination, may be associated with rotator cuff retear, or impaired tendon healing, following rotator cuff repair. This represents a potential new area of focus and intervention. Despite an array of rotator cuff repair techniques, from varying suture...

05/27/2024

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation.

05/21/2024

How to Treat Wrist Ganglion Cyst.

A wrist ganglion cyst is a swelling that usually occurs around the hand or wrist. A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled capsule; they are not cancerous, will not spread, and while they may grow in size, they will not spread to other parts of your body.

05/14/2024

Frozen shoulder research may hold the key to understanding fibrosis resolution.

Frozen shoulder is a painful and disabling condition affecting the ligaments that form the shoulder joint capsule. Patients experience severe stiffening of their affected shoulder which can last for several years, interfering with activities of daily life.

05/12/2024

Happy Mother’s Day!

05/07/2024

Mapping blood vessel network of the meniscus with high precision.

Knee operations on the meniscus cartilage are a frequent procedure on a particularly complex part of the human body. Empa researchers want to provide an improved basis for clinicians in order to reduce the risks of the operation. Using 3D models based on micro-computed tomography analyses in the lab...

04/30/2024

Future of Football: Why ACL injuries have been on rise in women's game - and the technology and solutions to fix it.

It has been the hottest topic in the women's game - but not for welcome reasons. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are wreaking havoc within the sport, depriving top competitions, leagues and tournaments of some of the world's best players.

04/22/2024

Happy Earth Day!

04/02/2024

Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair With Internal Brace Using Linked Knotless Suture Anchors.

This article presents an adaptation of the internal brace ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) repair technique using knotless suture anchors, which shows promise for improved postsurgical functionality and a shortened recovery period in patients with UCL injuries.

03/26/2024

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.

03/19/2024

De Quervain's Tenosynovitis: Conservative Management and Surgical Treatment.

De Quervain's tenosynovitis (also called de Quervain's disease) is a condition that affects tendons that attach to two muscles of the thumb—extensor pollicis brevis and abductor pollicis longus.1 This condition typically develops from repetitive use of the thumb for activities such as twisting and...

03/12/2024

Why does the outside of my foot hurt, and what can I do about it?

Pain on the outside of a person’s foot can occur before, during, or after activities such as walking. It can make standing or moving around difficult. Possible causes include joint or tendon inflammation and small fractures.

03/05/2024

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.

02/27/2024

Can adults get osteochondritis dissecans? What to know.

Osteochondritis dissecans typically affects children and teens, but it can also occur in adults. It is a condition that commonly affects the knee joint, but it can affect any joint in the body.

02/20/2024

What causes pain in the right hip in females?

Possible causes of right hip pain include muscle injury, osteoarthritis, and pelvic floor conditions. In females, it can also occur during pregnancy. Treatment may involve pain relief, stretching, and exercise.

02/14/2024

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.

02/06/2024

Modified arthroscopic tenotomy of the extensor carpi radialis brevis for refractory lateral epicondylitis: a cohort study.

Different arthroscopic techniques exist for managing the exterior carpi radials brevis (ECRB) when treating refractory lateral epicondylitis. The purpose of this study is to compare the outcomes of a standard arthroscopic débridement with ECRB tendon release to an arthroscopic ECRB tenotomy distal ...