Fact Sheets

Knee (Patella) Instability
Kneecap (patella) instability is a condition that causes the kneecap to shift, usually because of injury. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Hip Labral Tears
A torn hip labrum can lead to hip instability, pain, and impair the labrum's ability to absorb shocks.
Meniscus Tears, Repair, and Transplantation
A tear resulting from acute injury to or degeneration of meniscus.
Cartilage Injury and Repair
Damage to articular cartilage at the ends of bones in joints like the knee, elbow, ankle, and hip.
ACL Surgery
Surgery may be the most appropriate option to treat a common sports injury in the knee involving a sprain or tear in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
Rotator Cuff Injury and Repair
Rotator cuff injuries include inflammation, tendinosis, partial and full-thickness tears, rotator cuff arthropathy, and shoulder impingement.
Bursitis
Condition in which the bursae--fluid filled sacs at joint and muscle interfaces--become inflamed or irritated causing pain, swelling, and stiffness.
Complex Knee Injuries
Complex knee ligament conditions describes damage to more than one of the four knee ligaments, often as a result of trauma or a sports injury.
Running Injuries
About 65 percent of regular runners get hurt each year. It’s estimated that the average runner will sustain one injury for every 100 hours he or she runs.
Thumb Arthritis
Thumb arthritis is the second most common type of hand arthritis, which inflames the joints. Learn about symptoms and treatment.