Fact Sheets

Bursitis
Condition in which the bursae--fluid filled sacs at joint and muscle interfaces--become inflamed or irritated causing pain, swelling, and stiffness.
Bone Cancer
Bone cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the cells that make up the bone. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Low Bone Density
Low bone density is a condition that causes bone mineral density to decline, increasing risk of fractures. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Spinal Stenosis
A condition that occurs when age-related spinal changes lead to compression of the nerves in the back.
Body Contouring after Weight Loss
Body contouring is a surgery to remove excess skin and tighten surrounding tissue after bariatric surgery.
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical radiculopathy occurs when a nerve in the neck becomes irritated, resulting in pain, numbness and/or weakness in the shoulders and arms.
Stress Fracture
Stress fractures are tiny cracks in the bones caused by repetitive force. Learn about symptoms and treatments.
Degenerative and Rheumatologic Spinal Disorders
Degenerative back pain, due to loss of bone or tissue, is often age-related. Rheumatologic back pain is an autoimmune condition.
MRI Arthrography
MRI arthrography uses magnetic resonance imaging to diagnose conditions in the knees, shoulders, hips and other joints where two or more bones meet. Learn more about this procedure.
Thumb Arthritis
Thumb arthritis is the second most common type of hand arthritis, which inflames the joints. Learn about symptoms and treatment.