Orthopedic Health Guides & Clinical Care
Detailed diagnostic insights, evidence-based non-surgical therapies, and advanced surgical solutions provided by board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Paolo Tabar, MD, FPOA.
ACL Injury: Tears, Treatment, and Recovery
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
Comprehensive guide to ACL sprains and ruptures, diagnosis, non-surgical vs surgical reconstruction, and rehab timelines.
Calcific Tendinitis of the Shoulder
Calcific Tendinopathy
A treatable cause of severe shoulder pain caused by calcium crystal deposits inside rotator cuff tendons.
Golfer's Elbow
Medial Epicondylitis
Overuse injury of the tendons on the inside of the elbow causing pain, stiffness, and grip weakness.
Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Trigger Points
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
A common musculoskeletal pain condition characterized by hypersensitive trigger points and referred pain patterns.
Common Pickleball Injuries and Prevention
Pickleball Musculoskeletal Injuries
Overview of the most common acute and overuse injuries in pickleball, risk factors for players 50+, and court safety tips.
Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Comprehensive guide to sciatic nerve compression, radiating leg pain, diagnostic steps, and conservative therapies.
Shoulder Dislocation and Subluxation
Glenohumeral Joint Dislocation
Complete or partial displacement of the upper arm bone from the shoulder socket requiring urgent orthopedic care.
Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar and Cervical Spinal Stenosis
Narrowing of the spaces inside the spinal column causing nerve compression, pain, and mobility issues.
Tennis Elbow
Lateral Epicondylitis
An overuse injury causing pain on the outside of the elbow due to repetitive forearm and wrist strain.
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