Bursitis is inflammation of the bursa, a fluid-filled sac that cushions the hip joint. Learn the symptoms and risk factors of hip bursitis by clicking the link below.

The quadriceps tendon attaches the quadriceps muscles to the patella. Quadriceps tendon tears are not common but when they do occur are a serious injury.

Sports activities that involve a sudden change of direction and intense twisting movements can cause a tear in the soft tissue of the lower abdomen or groin called a sports hernia. Without treatment, this injury can result in chronic pain that prevents the athlete from recovering and returning to sports activities.

If a rotator cuff tear is severe enough, surgery may be an option. Learn more about surgery treatment options by clicking the link below.

A sprained thumb is a painful and generally irritating injury that causes your pinch and grasp ability to become weak. Resulting from a torn ulnar collateral ligament, a sprained thumb can have bruising, tenderness, and swelling as symptoms. Learn more about a sprained thumb here.

A SLAP tear is an injury to the cartilage that surrounds the shoulder joint. Learn about how a SLAP tear is treated and healed in the link below.

Shoulder separation occurs when the collarbone and the shoulder become separated and a bump is formed. Read these tips on how you can avoid this.

Although this injury is often known as “baseball finger,” this injury can happen to anyone when the thumb or finger is bent further than it is intended to go. Learn about the anatomy and treatment of this injury by clicking the link below.

Persistent pain or tenderness around the wrist area are commonly results of wrist sprains. Learn how to treat and prevent this injury by clicking the link below.

This condition is a result of overuse of the rotator cuff. Click the link below to learn how this can be prevented.