Central Montgomery Orthopedics

03/31/2023

What You Should Know About Torn Bicep Tendon Injuries http://ow.ly/VBjg50NoCnb

Learn about bicep tendon tears at the shoulder joint, including causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

03/30/2023

How is my back like my face? http://ow.ly/ymrq50NoCk3

It’s not unusual for patients with back pain to be told, to their surprise and concern, following an x-ray that they have degenerative disc disease of the spine. But many 55-year-olds are quite pleased to learn that they look 45. And of course, it would be rare for a 55-year-old to expect to appea...

03/29/2023

Pain in Your Hand, Wrist or Elbow? When To Seek Help http://ow.ly/ozbf50NoCmw

Learn how to assess your pain to know if something is seriously wrong.

03/28/2023

Question: Is there a way to check for a tear in my shoulder?

Answer: A thorough physical examination is the best first step to diagnose tendinitis versus a tear of the rotator cuff. If it is difficult to tell for sure, then an MRI is a way to look at the muscles to see if there is a tear. For more information visit: http://ow.ly/gYbj50NoChc

03/27/2023

The Anatomy of Tendons http://ow.ly/Hcsb50NosvV

Tendons are connective tissue structures that attach muscles to bone.

03/24/2023

Treatment Options for Calcific Tendonitis of the Shoulder http://ow.ly/MGIB50NorOG

Learn how some patients find relief with nonsurgical options in the treatment for calcific tendonitis of the shoulder.

03/23/2023

One of the treatments we offer is lubrication injections (viscosupplementation) for knee pain and degenerative joint disease. These injections offer fast and lasting relief, frequently eliminating the need for surgery. http://ow.ly/miNq50NosbJ

03/22/2023

What to know about a pulled hamstring http://ow.ly/CBJc50NorC9

What is a pulled hamstring? Read on to learn more about this muscle injury, including causes, risk factors, treatment options, and recovery timeline.

03/21/2023

What is Tendinitis? http://ow.ly/raU450Nor70

Tendinitis is a common source of pain. In tendinitis, the tendon, which is the connection of muscle to bone, becomes inflamed. Common types of tendinitis are patellar tendinitis (jumper’s knee), Achilles tendinitis, lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), and medial epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow)....

03/20/2023

Causes of pain in the middle of the bicep and their treatment http://ow.ly/e82750NikhR

Many factors, such as muscle strain and bruising, and more rarely, a heart attack, can cause pain in the middle of the bicep. Learn more here.

03/17/2023

An Overview of Patellar Tendon Tear http://ow.ly/50ts50NijTp

A torn patellar tendon is a serious injury to the knee. Most often occurring in men during sports activities, a patellar tendon tear may require surgery.

03/16/2023

Osteoporosis - What You Should Know http://ow.ly/Ht6r50Nik9P

Face showing a few wrinkles? Why you should talk to an orthopedic surgeon. The good news is, we can see the wee bits of aging in the mirror. And often respond by applying a constellation of topicals and adopting other measures to maintain our youthful appearance. The bad news is while our bones age....