The meniscus is a large piece of cartilage that is located in the knee. The main purpose of the meniscus is to cushion the joint where the shin and thigh bones connect. There are two of these protective pieces of cartilage in every knee. While the meniscus is able to absorb and withstand a lot […]
How to Treat Shoulder Instability
No joint in the body is able to move as much as the shoulder joint. This mobility allows you to lift and rotate your arm over your head, but it also makes the shoulder extremely susceptible to injury. The shoulder joint is simply unable to stay completely stable because of its mobility. This makes it […]
How Could I Benefit From Sports Medicine?
Ideally, sports medicine is dedicated towards the treatment of sports-related injuries. Its application, however, isn’t limited to just athletes. Non-athletes stand to benefit immensely from the different treatments options and therapies, and these go a long way in making your regular exercises worthwhile. But what are some of the benefits that you hope to reap […]
The Top 5 Ways to Prevent Sports Injuries
The term “sports injury” describes any kind of injury sustained during a physical activity. People can sustain sports injuries during team sports like baseball or football solo activities like jogging. Common examples of sports injuries include strains, sprains, fractures, and dislocations. Causes of sports injuries tend to fall into two broad categories: trauma and overuse. […]
What are the Benefits of mi-eye?
When someone experiences pain in the joints, such as the knee, imaging procedures like the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), are used to find out the cause. This traditional method is effective, but it is not infallible. Recently-introduced technology offers another solution. The mi-eye™ lets our doctor visualize the inside of the joints and thus, determine […]
Knee Injury? Contact Dr. Olsen!
Your knee is essential for your mobility. You are bending it constantly, whether you are walking, running, sitting down, or kneeling. It is a joint that is an intricate system of bones, tendons, cartilage, and ligaments. It should move smoothly. When your knee works effectively with ease, you tend to take it for granted. Everything […]
Top 5 Causes of Arthritis in the Knee
Knee arthritis is a type of osteoarthritis that can cause discomfort and can worsen over time. With treatment, it can be managed but not cured. While there are many possible reasons why arthritis could affect you, here are some of the top five causes. Genetics While having parents who had arthritis does not mean that […]
Frozen Shoulder: What are My Treatment Options?
Frozen shoulder, more formally known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition in which the shoulder becomes stiff, painful, and extremely difficult to move. It is most common in middle-aged women. The shoulder has ligaments connecting the shoulder bones to one another. In frozen shoulder, these ligaments become inflamed, and adhesions or stiff bands of tissue […]
Orthopedic Surgery: Who is a Candidate?
Orthopedic surgery involves a patient’s musculoskeletal system. It might be necessary due to trauma, aging, congenital defects or even illness. The two top reasons for visiting an orthopedic surgeon are pain and significantly decreased mobility. Millions of people in the United States of just about all age groups are orthopedic surgery patients every year. Their […]
What is the mi-eye?
The mi-eye™ is a revolutionary hand-held arthroscope that can be used in our office to examine the interior of a joint and provide an immediate diagnosis. Prior to its development, individuals who had suffered an injury or were experiencing inexplicable spontaneous joint pain often experienced significant delays in being diagnosed. A simple X-ray cannot visualize […]
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