O>Orthopaedic Conditions (A–Z)

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Hip Conditions

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Hip Arthritis (Osteoarthritis)

Hip joint wear and tear that causes pain and stiffness.

Labral Tear

Cartilage ring tear around the hip socket causing catching or pain.

Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)

Extra bone shapes that pinch the hip during movement.

Trochanteric Bursitis

Pain on the outer hip from an inflamed cushion (bursa).

Hip Dysplasia (Adult)

Shallow socket that can lead to pain and early arthritis.

Avascular Necrosis

Loss of blood supply to the hip ball causing bone damage.

Knee & Leg Cond>Knee & Leg Conditions

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Knee Arthritis (Osteoarthritis)

Worn knee joint cartilage causing pain, swelling, and stiffness.

Meniscus Tear

Cartilage “shock absorber” tear from twisting or wear.

ACL Injury

Ligament injury that can make the knee feel unstable.

MCL/LCL Sprain

Side ligament strain from a knock or twist.

Patellofemoral Pain

Front-of-knee pain, often worse with stairs or sitting.

Kneecap Instability

Kneecap moves out of place, causing giving-way or pain.

Shoulder Conditions

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Rotator Cuff Tear

Tendon tear causing pain and weakness with lifting.

Frozen Shoulder

Stiff, painful shoulder that slowly loosens over time.

Shoulder Impingement

Tendons rub under the bone roof, causing pain with reach.

Shoulder Instability

Shoulder slips out of place (partial or full dislocation).

AC Joint Arthritis

Wear in the small joint on top of the shoulder.

Biceps Tendinitis

Front-of-shoulder tendon irritation from overuse.

Foot & Ankle Condit>Foot & Ankle Conditions

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Ankle Sprain

Twisted ankle stretching or tearing the ligaments.

Achilles Tendinopathy

Sore, thickened tendon at the back of the ankle.

Plantar Fasciitis

Heel pain from a tight band under the foot.

Bunion (Hallux Valgus)

Big toe drifts towards the others, making a bump.

Ankle Arthritis

Worn ankle joint causing pain and swelling.

Foot Stress Fracture

Tiny crack in the bone from repeated load.

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Tennis Elbow

Tendon pain on the outer elbow from gripping or lifting.

Golfer’s Elbow

Inner elbow tendon pain from pull or overuse.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Nerve squeeze in the wrist causing numb thumb and fingers.

Trigger Finger

Finger catches or locks when you bend it.

De Quervain’s

Tendon pain on the thumb side of the wrist.

Thumb Base Arthritis

Wear at the base of the thumb causing pinch pain.

Spine Conditions

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Low Back Pain

Common back ache from joints, discs, or muscles.

Sciatica

Leg pain from a pinched nerve in the back.

Slipped Disc (Herniated Disc)

Disc bulge pressing on a nerve.

Spinal Stenosis

Narrow spinal canal causing leg pain with walking.

Neck Pain

Sore neck from joints, discs, or muscle strain.

Spondylolisthesis

One back bone slips forward on another.

Note: Information here supports, but does not replace, advice from your own doctor.