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Once someone develops pain from lumbar stenosis they most commonly tend to have that pain unless it is treated; however, it doesn’t mean surgery is necessary.

Degenerative spondylolisthesis is a condition where the small joints between two bones of the low back have developed arthritis. Spondylolisthesis treatment depends on the pain and the patient’s goals.

Bicep tendonitis is an inflammation of the upper biceps tendon and can typically be treated non surgically; however surgery is sometimes recommended.

Treatment for a shoulder dislocation depends on the amount of times you have dislocated your shoulder.

Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, causes pain and stiffness in the shoulder, which overtime can make the shoulder hard to move.

Shoulder arthritis is common and painful, however there are treatment options to seek relief.

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.