Peripheral Entrapment Neuropathies: Non-Spine Nerve Problems

What are entrapment neuropathies? Entrapment neuropathies is the umbrella term for a host of different nerve problems. These problems exist… Read More

What You Need to Know About ACL Tears

Welcome to my sports medicine blog! I’m Larry Benson, MD, CAQSM, from Ortho On Call and OrthoVirginia. I am passionate… Read More

Recap of 2024 Sports Hip Injury Symposium

We had the privilege of hosting an enlightening and highly engaging 1st Annual Sports Hip Injury Symposium on February 20,… Read More

Is My Knee Pain Arthritis? What Patients Need to Know

What’s in a knee? A knee does three things: What’s knee arthritis? Knee arthritis, also called osteoarthritis, is a progressive… Read More

I Tore My Meniscus, Now What?

What is a meniscus? The meniscus is a c-shaped piece of cartilage that sits between the femur (thigh bone) and… Read More

Common Causes of Hand and Wrist Pain

Carpal tunnel Carpal tunnel syndrome is known as a compression neuropathy: the symptoms are caused by the compression of the… Read More

What is Interventional Pain Management?

Interventional pain management is the use of minimally invasive procedures to target specific areas of the body. The body part… Read More

Unlocking the Potential: The Benefits of Hip Mobility

Hip mobility, while often overlooked, plays a crucial role in our overall health and physical performance. The hips are central… Read More

Non-Surgical Treatment for Low Back Pain

Spinal Anatomy The spine is composed of vertebral bodies, the bones. Between the vertebral bodies are the intervertebral discs. The… Read More

Telling the Difference Between Shoulder and Neck Pain

Diagnosing neck versus shoulder pain can be very confusing and difficult to figure out. Patients may come in and be… Read More