by BellairePT | Jul 9, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Hip, Orthopedics
Total hip replacement surgery removes damaged bone and cartilage from a painful hip and replaces it with a prosthetic or artificial hip. The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint. The ball is part of the femur (thigh bone) and the socket is part of the hip bone/pelvic... by BellairePT | Jul 9, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Orthopedics, Shoulder
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a potentially painful and disabling condition of the upper extremity. It results from the compression of structures in the thoracic outlet, a space just above the first rib, and behind the clavicle (collar... by BellairePT | Jul 9, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Neck, Orthopedics
Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome What Is Temporomandibular Joint Disorder? The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) guides jaw movement. Problems with the TMJ are known as temporomandibular joint disorder or dysfunction (TMD). TMD is very common; more than 10 million people... by BellairePT | Jul 9, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Orthopedics, Shoulder
Snapping Scapula Syndrome What is Snapping Scapula Syndrome? Snapping scapula syndrome is a condition that involves the popping, grating, grinding, or “snapping” of bones and tissue in the scapula area when lifting and moving the arm. It may be caused by a... by BellairePT | Jul 9, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Hip, Orthopedics
What is Snapping Hip Syndrome? Snapping hip occurs when a muscle, tendon, or ligament rolls over a bony prominence in the hip. Snapping hip can occur in different areas of the hip: Front: Snapping at the front of the hip can involve the hip flexor muscle rolling over...