Elbow Injuries in the Throwing AthleteOverhand throwing places extremely high stresses on the elbow. In baseball pitchers and other throwing athletes, these high stresses are repeated many times and can lead to serious overuse injury.Unlike an ac

Burning Thigh Pain (Meralgia Paresthetica)A painful, burning sensation on the outer side of the thigh may mean that one of the large sensory nerves to your legs—the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN)—is being compressed. This condition is known

Stress Fractures of the Foot and AnkleA stress fracture is a small crack in a bone, or severe bruising within a bone. Most stress fractures are caused by overuse and repetitive activity; they are common in runners and athletes who participate in ru

Tibia (Shinbone) Shaft FracturesThe tibia, or shinbone, is the most commonly fractured long bone in the body. A tibial shaft fracture occurs along the length of the bone, below the knee and above the ankle.It typically takes a major force to caus

Adult Forearm FracturesYour forearm is made up of two bones: the radius and ulna. In most cases of adult forearm fractures, both bones are broken.Fractures of the forearm can occur near the wrist at the farthest (distal) end of the bone, in the m

Cervical Radiculopathy (Pinched Nerve)Cervical radiculopathy, commonly called a "pinched nerve, " occurs when a nerve in the neck is compressed or irritated where it branches away from the spinal cord. This may cause pain that radiates into the sho

Adult SpondylolisthesisIn spondylolisthesis, one of the bones in your spine — called a vertebra — slips forward and out of place. This may occur anywhere along the spine, but is most common in the lower back (lumbar spine). In some people, this cau

Inflammatory Arthritis of the HipThere are many kinds of arthritis that can affect the hip joint and make it difficult to do everyday activities.The most common type is osteoarthritis (OA), a non-inflammatory arthritis. Also known as degenerative