Anatomy of the Shoulder The shoulder joint, like many joints, is a complex network of bones, muscles, tendons, cartilage and ligaments. The three bones that make up the shoulder are…
Dr. Matthew HC OttenJanuary 22, 2020
Though it is the toughest tendon in the human body, the Achilles tendon is widely regarded as one of man’s greatest vulnerabilities. This tendon provides an insurmountable amount of function…
Dr. Matthew HC OttenJanuary 20, 2020
The meniscus is a patch of soft tissue which is sandwiched within the knee joint. These vital tissues can become problematic overtime due to their relative location and load-bearing purposes. …
Dr. Matthew HC OttenDecember 18, 2019
Broken or fractured ankles are amongst some of the most common injuries people accrue throughout their lives. Between acute pain, immobility, and concerns of long-term damage, one may want to…
Dr. Matthew HC OttenDecember 16, 2019
Anatomy of the Carpal Tunnel The carpal tunnel is a portion of the wrist that contains flexor tendons and the median nerve. Flexor tendons are what connect the bones of…
Dr. Matthew HC OttenDecember 13, 2019
The spine helps to provide the structural support and balance needed for us to maintain our upright posture. This places an incredible amount of pressure on the bones (vertebrae) within…
Dr. Pouya MohajerDecember 11, 2019
Anatomy of the Ankle The ankle is a complex structure because it contains many small bones and therefore many joints. Each time a bone meets another bone, there is a…
Dr. Matthew HC OttenDecember 9, 2019
Anatomy of the Hip As the meeting point between the lower and upper body, the hip is largely responsible for much of the stability involved in daily movement. At this…
Dr. Matthew HC OttenDecember 6, 2019
Knee pain can be debilitating and significantly impact daily life. Simple tasks such as driving or simply walking around can become unbearable. Once becomes too much to bear, many individuals…
Dr. Matthew HC OttenDecember 4, 2019
Treatment for back pain during pregnancy presents a particular challenge in the medical community due to the complexity of the clinical situation. If an issue is misdiagnosed or treated inadequately,…
Dr. Pouya MohajerDecember 2, 2019