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Nerve Conduction Study Your nerves are responsible for sending signals between your brain and the rest of your body. As a result of these impulses,
MSK Ultrasound Imaging is one of the most important steps in diagnosis. It is used to either help confirm whether or not a patient has
Microdiscectomy If you are seeking relief from a bulging or damaged disc in the lower spine you may be recommended for a minimally invasive procedure
Electromyography An electromyography (EMG) is a diagnosis and screening test that measures the responsiveness of nerve stimulation of the muscle using electrical activity. This procedure
Trigger Point Injection If you are feeling persistent muscle discomfort, your doctor may recommend a trigger point injection. Muscle discomfort can be debilitating and keep
Overview Back pain is one of the most common symptoms patients can have during their life. It can be caused by a number of different
Partial Palmar Fasciectomy A palmar fasciectomy is a surgery to remove all or part of the palmar fascia. This is a thin sheet of connective
Carpal and Cubital Tunnel Release Affecting more than 12 million people, carpal tunnel syndrome can cause pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm.
Dupuytren’s Release Diagnosing In most cases, doctors can diagnose Dupuytren’s contracture by the look and feel of your hands. Other tests are rarely necessary. Your
Trigger Finger Release Trigger finger is a condition that causes a finger to become stuck in a bent position. It can be painful and cause
Elbow and Wrist Arthroscopy Arthroscopy has been used for several years in larger joints such as knees and shoulders, but as technology advances, so does
Bunionectomy A bunion is a bump that forms at the base of the big toe. These form as a result of prolonged stress on the
Hammer Toe Arthroplasty Hammer toe is a deformity in one of the toes in which the toe is bent at the middle joint. Conditions such
Peroneal Nerve Release of the Knee Peroneal nerve release of the knee is a procedure that releases compression in the peroneal nerve. The tibial nerve
Tarsal Tunnel Release Tarsal tunnel release is a procedure used to treat individuals with tarsal tunnel syndrome, a condition that can cause severe ankle pain
ACL Repair and Reconstruction The knee joint has four main ligaments that help join the upper leg to the lower leg while providing flexibility and
Knee Arthroscopy Surgery Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that allows a surgeon to see inside and around the knee joint while limiting soft
Meniscus Repair Surgery Meniscus tears are a common injury that occurs in the joint. The menisci are C-shaped pieces of cartilage, two in each knee,
Total Knee Replacement Total knee replacement is a procedure where the knee joint is replaced with a prosthetic. Another term for this is knee arthroplasty,
RFA – Radiofrequency Ablation Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that involves heating a painful nerve in the spine, hips, knees, or elsewhere in
Facet Thermal Ablation The joints that connect the spinal vertebrae are referred to as facet joints. When they degenerate, they can become swollen and tear
Spinal Procedures If you are living with back pain due to spinal conditions or injuries, it can negatively impact your ability to perform nearly any
Hip Procedures If you are living with chronic hip pain due to hip conditions or injuries, it can negatively impact your ability to perform nearly
Knee Procedures If you are living with knee pain due to a condition or injury, it can negatively impact your ability to perform nearly any