by Jeffrey H. Berg, M.D. | Sep 7, 2014
Labral tears of the shoulder are a common cause of shoulder pain, instability and sometimes catching or clicking. Over the last 30 years, as arthroscopy and the use of MRI imaging has advanced, the ability to diagnose labral tears as a cause of shoulder symptoms has...
by Jeffrey H. Berg, M.D. | Sep 7, 2014
An ACL tear is used to describe any injury to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament. Most commonly, the ACL pulls away from its origin on the end of the thighbone. It may also simply stretch or only be “partially” injured. The following video shows the...
by Jeffrey H. Berg, M.D. | Aug 6, 2014
The Achilles tendon is one of the largest, thickest and strongest tendons in the human body. As a result, an Achilles tendon rupture can be a significant and disabling injury. Achilles Tendon Anatomy The Achilles tendon is the continuation of the calf...
by Jeffrey H. Berg, M.D. | Aug 6, 2014
A sprained ankle is one of the most common bone and joint injuries. It often occurs during sports but can occur with everyday activities as well. It is estimated that about 25,000 ankle sprains occur each day. Anatomy – Normal Ankle The ankle is made of three...
by Jeffrey H. Berg, M.D. | Aug 6, 2014
Patellar instability describes the kneecap sliding out of the joint either completely (dislocation) or partially (subluxation). It is a common source of knee problems and is much more common in people under the age of thirty. In fact, patellar instability is rare in...
by Jeffrey H. Berg, M.D. | Aug 6, 2014
Tennis elbow, known medically as lateral epicondylitis, is one of the most common causes of elbow pain. Although not limited to those who play tennis, this disorder was so named because it often is found in those who repeatedly extend their wrist against resistance...
by Jeffrey H. Berg, M.D. | Aug 6, 2014
Shoulder instability is a common shoulder problem. The shoulder joint is the most mobile of all the major joints. Fortunately, it usually remains stable. At times, however, the shoulder “slips out of the joint.” This is shoulder instability. Shoulder...
