OrthoEducation

In this episode, we take a closer look at glenoid labral tears, a common but often misunderstood cause of shoulder pain and instability. The labrum is a ring of cartilage that helps keep the shoulder ...

15 Apr 17min

In this episode, we explore sciatica, a common condition that causes pain to travel from the lower back through the buttock and down the leg. Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve—the largest nerve i...

1 Apr 21min

In this episode, we take a closer look at shin splints, one of the most common causes of lower leg pain in runners, walkers, and athletes. Shin splints—also known as medial tibial stress syndrome or t...

18 Mar 20min

Ouch on the Inside: Understanding MCL Sprains of the Knee breaks down one of the most common knee injuries seen in sports and everyday activity. In this episode, we explain what the medial collateral ...

4 Mar 17min

Back Under Pressure: Osteoporosis and Compression Fractures explores one of the most common—and often misunderstood—spine injuries affecting older adults. In this episode, we break down what spinal co...

18 Feb 11min

In this episode, we take a clear, practical look at Dupuytren’s contracture—a common hand condition that can cause fingers to gradually bend toward the palm and make everyday tasks more difficult. We ...

4 Feb 14min

Breaking the Shin: Understanding Tibial Shaft Fractures explores one of the most common serious injuries to the lower leg—the fracture of the tibial shaft, or shinbone. In this episode, we explain how...

21 Jan 13min

Out of Joint: A Deep Dive into Shoulder Instability breaks down why the shoulder can feel loose, slip, or even pop out of place—and what can be done about it. Because the shoulder is the most mobile j...

7 Jan 15min