Back and Neck  See All  Torticollis in Back and Neck Torticollis is a condition in which the neck is twisted and causes the head to rotate and tilt at an odd angle. The cause of torticollis is unknown, but treatment can help. ...more  Whiplash Injury in Back and Neck Whiplash means your neck was bent forcibly forward and then backward, or vice versa....more  Kyphosis in Back and Neck A spine affected by kyphosis has a forward curvature of the back bones (vertebrae) in the upper back area, giving an abnormally rounded or humpback appearance.

Benign See All  Chondroblastoma in Benign A chondroblastoma is a rare type of noncancerous bone tumor that begins in cartilage. This is the specialized, gristly connective tissue from which most bones develop. It plays an important role in the growth process. There are many different types of cartilage in the body. Chondroblastoma most often affects the ends of the long bones, near the growth plate, in the arms at the shoulder, and in the legs at the hip and knee. It is also called Codman’s tumor.

Cancer See All  Chondrosarcoma in Cancer Chondrosarcoma is the second most common type of primary bone cancer in adults. It mainly affects the cartilage cells of the femur, arm, pelvis, knee, and spine. ...more  Multiple Myeloma: Treatment Questions in Cancer Talking with healthcare providers about your cancer can be overwhelming. Read on for a helpful list of questions that you can bring to your appointments. ...more  Osteosarcoma in Cancer Osteosarcoma often affects the long bones around the knee. It happens most often in children, teens, and young adults....more

Bone Tumors See All Benign See All Cancer See All  Chondroblastoma in Benign A chondroblastoma is a rare type of noncancerous bone tumor that begins in cartilage. This is the specialized, gristly connective tissue from which most bones develop. It plays an important role in the growth process. There are many different types of cartilage in the body. Chondroblastoma most often affects the ends of the long bones, near the growth plate, in the arms at the shoulder, and in the legs at the hip and knee. It is also called Codman’s tumor.

Hand and Wrist See All  Hand Pain and Problems in Hand and Wrist Common hand problems include arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and ganglion cysts....more  Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Hand and Wrist Women develop carpal tunnel syndrome three times more frequently than men. It usually occurs only in adults. ...more  Overview of Hand Surgery in Hand and Wrist Many different types of surgeries can be done on the hand, depending on the underlying cause of the problem.

Knee See All  Knee Pain and Problems in Knee Common knee problems include sprains, strains, torn cartilage, and arthritis....more  Torn Meniscus in Knee Between the bones of the knees are 2 crescent-shaped disks of connective tissue, called menisci, which also act as shock absorbers to cushion the lower part of the leg from the weight of the rest of the body. Meniscus tears can happen when twisting while bearing weight. ...more  Knee Ligament Injuries in Knee Learn about the 4 major ligaments of the knee, and about common injuries, symptoms, and treatment.

Other Bone Conditions See All  Fibrous Dysplasia in Other Bone Conditions Fibrous dysplasia is a chronic disorder in which an abnormal development of fibrous tissue causes bones to expand. Any bone can be affected. More than one bone can be affected at any one time, and, when multiple bones are affected, it is not unusual for them to all be on one side of the body. However, fibrous dysplasia does not spread from one bone to another.

Shoulder and Elbow See All  Common Injuries of the Shoulder in Shoulder and Elbow The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, but because of this flexibility, it is not very stable and is easily injured. ...more  Shoulder Dislocation in Shoulder and Elbow A dislocated shoulder means the upper arm bone (humerus) has moved out of the shoulder joint. It can cause pain, swelling, numbness and trouble moving the shoulder. ...more  Shoulder Tendonitis in Shoulder and Elbow Shoulder tendonitis is an inflammation of your rotator cuff or biceps tendon.

Orthopedic Conditions and Disorders See All Back and Neck  See All Shoulder and Elbow See All Hand and Wrist See All Hip See All Knee See All Leg and Foot See All Bone Tumors See All Other Bone Conditions See All  Torticollis in Back and Neck Torticollis is a condition in which the neck is twisted and causes the head to rotate and tilt at an odd angle. The cause of torticollis is unknown, but treatment can help.

Multimedia See All  Shoulder (AC) Arthritis Osteoarthritis of the AC joint in the shoulder is common in middle-aged or older adults. This video explains how this condition develops and how you can minimize its effects....more  Rotator Cuff Tendonitis Having shoulder pain or problems lifting your arms over your head? You may have tendonitis or a tear in the muscles and tendons that hold your shoulder in place, called the rotator cuff.