Femoroacetabular Impingement: What it is, How it is Treated

What Is Femoroacetabular Impingement? Femoroacetabular impingement (or FAI) is a musculoskeletal condition of the hip. It involves extra bone growth (a bone spur) around the ball at the top of the femur and/or the hip socket—the femoroacetabular structure. When this happens, the ball and socket don’t fit together properly and the bones rub against each […]

Groin Strain

A groin strain happens when a muscle on the inner portion of the thigh is stretched or torn.  Symptoms of a groin strain may range from very mild to severe. Groin Strain Symptoms When you sustain a groin strain, you will feel discomfort in your inner thigh.  Additionally you may experience swelling and/or bruising in […]

Wrist Sprains

A wrist sprain occurs when the ligaments of the wrist are stretched or torn. Ligaments are strong, fibrous bands of tissues linking the bones that make up the joint. These ligaments support the wrist and keep the bones in proper position. Wrist sprains are common injuries and usually occur when the wrist is bent or […]