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Prepatellar Kneecap Bursitis

Prepatellar Kneecap Bursitis

There is a good reason why prepatellar kneecap bursitis warrants an immediate medical evaluation and treatment by an experienced orthopedic doctor like those you’ll find at OCC – Advanced Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists in Denver, Parker, or Aurora, Colorado. Untreated, prepatellar kneecap bursitis can develop severe complications that can put your whole life on pause. It can affect your ability to bend or straighten your knee. It can cause chronic inflammation and pain, long-term

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Nursemaid's Elbow

Nursemaid’s Elbow

Many children squeal with delight when you swing them around or back and forth by the arms. But the fun can easily turn into Nursemaid’s elbow. Nursemaid’s elbow is a common injury among toddlers and preschoolers. It happens when a ligament slips out of place and gets caught between two bones in the elbow joint. Normally, it is easy for a doctor to fix, but if it is not treated, the child may be permanently

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knee pain

Do you have knee pain? Watch for common knee injuries

If knee pain is keeping you from being active, it’s a good idea to have an orthopedic specialist examine your knee to determine if you have a knee injury. There are several common knee injuries, and diagnosing yours is the first step toward treatment and recovery. We’ve compiled some basic information on the most common knee injuries, so you can go into your appointment with a little background. MCL sprain: Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) sprains

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Skier's Thumb FOOSH

How to prevent – or recover from – Skier’s Thumb

Most people don’t think about hand or thumb injuries when they think about skiing or snowboarding, but skier’s thumb is actually quite common: it impacts around 200,000 people each year! What is skier’s thumb? Skier’s thumb is an injury to the ligament at the base of the thumb joint, known as the ulnar collateral ligament. It can range from a mild sprain to a severe ligament tear. How does it happen? What Causes Skier’s Thumb?

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Chronic Lateral Ankle Pain

Chronic Lateral Ankle Pain

Walking is something everyone takes for granted. However, pain on the outer side of the ankle, which can be chronic or ongoing ankle pain, can lead to instability, limitations, arthritis, and tendon problems. Chronic lateral ankle pain on the outside of the ankle may be so intense that not just walking but participating in sports becomes problematic. While chronic lateral ankle pain often develops after an injury, such as a sprained ankle, several other conditions

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Tibia Shaft Fracture

Tibia Shaft Fracture

Most people don’t know what their tibia is or even where it is located. What is important to know is that the tibia is a weight-bearing bone and plays a crucial role in supporting the body’s weight during activities like standing and walking. Tibia shaft fractures are not only painful, but they may prevent you from moving your leg or putting any weight on it. This can have a serious impact on your life, and

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Bicep Tendon Tear

Bicep Tendon Tear

Weakness, muscle fatigue, pain, and deformity can all happen with bicep tendon tears. A bicep tendon tear can happen at the shoulder or the elbow, making diagnosis and treatment a more complex issue. This is why it is so important to seek immediate help from the skilled, experienced orthopedic specialists at OCC – Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Specialists in Denver, Parker, or Aurora. Whether the tear is in your shoulder or elbow, you can’t

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Growth Plate Fractures

Growth Plate Fractures

As your child’s bones grow and develop, what are called their growth plates are prone to injury. Growth plate fractures are cracks in a child’s growth plate—the special section of the cartilage at the ends of their long bones. These fractures may vary from mild to serious, but it is important to find out as soon as possible. They often need immediate treatment because they can affect how the bone will grow. If one leg

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