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SLAP tears can be caused by acute trauma or by repetitive shoulder motion, however not all tears require surgery.

The most common cause of a proximal humerus fracture is a fall on an outstretched arm. Surgery isn’t always necessary but it does allow for a better return to function.

A rotator cuff tear is a common cause of pain and disability among adults; however, not all rotator cuff tears require surgery and recovery might not take as long as you thought.

Shoulder impingement syndrome, also known as rotator cuff tendinitis can be a common cause of pain in the shoulder.

A shoulder separation is not actually an injury to the shoulder joint and surgery isn’t always necessary.

Keep your child’s cast clean and dry by following a few guidelines for caring for your child’s cast.

Orthopedic surgeons can help children with cerebral palsy by treating problems with bones, muscles, tendons, nerves or joints.

Children with Sever’s disease usually have symptoms go away on their own within two weeks to two months; however, there are treatment options to relieve pain.

Although the symptoms and cause between a strain and a sprain are different, the treatment is usually R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compression and elevation).

Toxic synovitis is a temporary inflammation of the hip, which can cause limping, and pain in a child’s hip and leg. Treatment options are usually nonsurgical.

An ACL injury is a relatively common knee injury especially for athletes. Treatment depends on the severity of the injury and the needs of the patient.

Most MCL injuries can be treated with rest, ice, anti-inflammatory medicine and other nonsurgical treatments. However, severe tears may require surgery.