Injuries / Fractures / Tears

Proximal Humeral Fracture

Jul 9, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Injuries / Fractures / Tears, Shoulder & Elbow | 0 Comments

What is is a Proximal Humerus Fracture? The humerus is one of the long bones of the arm. The distal, or bottom, end contributes to the elbow joint. The proximal, or top, end contributes to the shoulder joint. During a traumatic event, like a fall, any part of the...

Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury

Jul 9, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Injuries / Fractures / Tears, Knee | 0 Comments

Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is a thick band of tissue deep inside the knee that connects the thighbone to the shinbone. The PCL prevents the shinbone from sliding too far backward under the thighbone. Any force that pushes...