RYC Orthopaedics, P.C.

08/12/2024

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.

08/05/2024

An Innovative, Cost-Effective, and Flexible Traction Alternative for Shoulder Arthroscopy in Lateral Decubitus Position.

During shoulder arthroscopic surgery in the lateral decubitus position, effective and stable continuous traction is a basic requirement for the smooth progression of the surgery. Herein, we describe a safe, reliable, and cost-effective lateral decubitus traction assembly.

07/29/2024

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.

07/22/2024

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.

07/15/2024

‘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.

07/08/2024

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.

07/04/2024

Wishing you and your family a Happy Independence Day!

06/18/2024

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...

06/16/2024

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

06/11/2024

Early-Stage Toenail Fungus Symptoms and Treatment.

If your toenail has recently become thickened and discolored, you may be dealing with a fungal infection known as onychomycosis. You are not alone—this has been found to affect about 14% of people.1 You may first notice the edge of the nail looking thicker and more brittle before it spreads to the...

06/04/2024

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.

05/28/2024

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.

05/27/2024

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

05/12/2024

Happy Mother’s Day!

05/10/2024

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.

05/03/2024

Ankle replacement surgery: What to expect.

Ankle replacement surgery involves removing damaged parts of the ankle joint and replacing them with an artificial joint. It is an option when noninvasive treatments, such as physical therapy, have been ineffective for arthritis.

04/26/2024

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.

04/22/2024

Happy Earth Day!

04/19/2024

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.

04/12/2024

Should all patients aged 75 years or older receive cemented femoral components for primary THA?

Since the advent of the modern THA in the 1960s, it has been a life-changing surgical procedure with overwhelmingly successful results.

03/25/2024

Two-Portal Arthroscopic Knotless All-Suture Anchor Posterior Labral Repair.

Isolated posterior shoulder instability accounts for approximately 10% of shoulder instability cases. Patients may present after an acute trauma or with insidious onset and associated posterior shoulder pain. Knotless and all-suture anchor devices have become increasing popular and are often used in...

03/19/2024

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.

03/18/2024

Researchers suggest changing gold standard of spine surgery from operative microscope to 3D exoscope.

Researchers and neurosurgeons at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) retrospectively compared the operative microscope to the 3D exoscope in a recent study published in World Neurosurgery and found better outcomes among both surgeons and patients when using the exoscope.

03/12/2024

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.

03/11/2024

What types of shoulder surgery are available?

The shoulder is a mobile and complex joint that is prone to dislocation and injury. Several types of shoulder surgery can address and correct various shoulder symptoms.

03/05/2024

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...

03/04/2024

10 Exercises to Help Relieve Knee Pain.

Gentle stretching and other low impact exercises can strengthen the muscles that support your knee joint. Start by stretching your heel, calf, quadriceps, and hamstrings, and work up to half squats, calf raises, and other leg lift variations.

02/27/2024

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.

02/26/2024

Updated EULAR recommendations for hip and knee osteoarthritis. kneeosteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) affects more than 500 million people worldwide. The disease is age-related, and usually starts to affect people in middle age. For elderly people, OA is the most common cause of disability, resulting in pain, limited mobility, and impacts on participation in both social and work....

02/20/2024

What can cause lower back pain?

Lower back pain is very common. It usually develops due to overuse or a minor injury, but sometimes there may be no obvious cause. Lower back pain can also be a symptom of an underlying medical condition.