Posts by Margaret Eckman

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Hip Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine

I want to give a holistic and broad view of how hip mobility plays into important topics in sports medicine…. Read More

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Sport Hip Injuries and Hip Arthroscopy

Understanding Hip Arthroscopy “Arthro” refers to a joint and “scope” refers to a camera. An arthroscopy is using tiny cameras… Read More

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Meniscus Tears: Symptoms and Treatments

Meniscus injuries are exceedingly common and can occur in anyone, from junior high athletes to the senior population. The meniscus… Read More

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Tendinopathy and Other Tendon Overuse Injuries

Tendons attach muscles to bones. The most common form of tendon injury is tendonitis, which is acute inflammation of the… Read More

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Tendon Transfers for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears

Tendon transfers are a newer treatment for irreparable rotator cuff tears. They’re a less-common treatment, but are becoming a useful… Read More

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Diagnosis and Management of Hip Pain

Your hip joint is involved in almost every activity you do. A diseased or injured hip can limit your ability… Read More

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Five Myths About Scoliosis

I want to remove some of the mystique around scoliosis and debunk some myths people potentially have heard about scoliosis… Read More

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Overview of In-Office Hand Surgery with Local Anesthesia

Introducing WALANT WALANT is Wide Awake Local Anesthesia, No Tourniquet and describes the way we’re able to do surgeries in… Read More

by Arjun Dhayalan, MD
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How to Stay Active with Arthritis

Arthritis affects all of us. Ninety-one million Americans are affected by arthritis, mostly osteoarthritis. Forty-five percent of people have a… Read More

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Shoulder Arthritis Overview and Treatment Options

Anatomy of the Shoulder and Cause of Shoulder Arthritis The normal shoulder comprises of the ball and socket joint, where… Read More