Patient Education
At Proliance Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, our Physicians and healthcare staff combine compassion, customer service, and technical expertise to deliver exceptional patent care. Our providers are not only able to treat the most basic aches and pains, but each of our physicians also have additional training (known as fellowship training) and experience in treating more specific conditions, such as joint replacement, which truly sets our expert staff apart.
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Instructions
Need information about orthopaedic conditions and treatments? Select a body area to view related information in the Article Links section below.
Instructions
Need information about orthopaedic conditions and treatments? Select a body area to view related information in the Article Links section below.
Shoulder
Shoulders are responsible for a wide range of motion contributing tremendously to our daily routines. A combination of joints, muscles, and tendons, our shoulders can be a complicated area. From common diagnoses and conditions to surgeries and exercises, the articles below will help you learn more about standard areas of concern in the shoulder region.
Back & Spine
Our back and spine play important roles in our mobility; with multiple functionalities needed throughout the day. From supporting you and allowing movement, to protecting your spinal cord and keeping you upright. Read below to learn about injury prevention, exercises, and common diagnoses and treatements for all ages.
Arm
Muscles, bones, and tendons – all work together in the arms to accomplish daily tasks. Browse the articles below to learn more about different conditions, fractures, injuries, and treatments (including orthopaedic surgical procedures all affecting our arms.
Elbow
Our elbows may seem like a simple area, but in reality, it can be a bit complex. While we may not notice it daily, when we are dealing with pain or injury, we quickly remember how important the elbow joint is. Review the articles below for more information on dislocation, pain, sports-related injuries, and even replacement.
Hand
Our hands are not only important, but they are complex. Browse the articles below to learn more about common orthopaedic conditions and diagnoses. From fractures and tendon injuries, to arthritis and wrist pain, the articles below are a great resource to empower you as a patient.
Hip
Our hips are a major joint in our body. When we’ve been injured, or we have pain, it no doubt affects our daily routines. Browse the list of articles below to learn more about many of the hip conditions we treat. From fractures to hip replacements, we are ready to help.
Leg
Muscle strains, fractures, and more commonly effect our legs. Take a look through the educational leg articles listed below as you review the different diagnoses or pain you may be experiencing. This resource is filled with articles for before, after, and during treatment.
Knee
Our knees are made up of many parts, making it a complex joint often times susceptible to sprains, strains, fractures, and more. Review our vast list of educational knee articles below covering numerous topics: from tears to total knee replacements, and more.
Foot & Ankle
Our feet and ankles have lots of little bones, and we put them to work daily. Browse the articles below to learn more about these important areas on our bodies. From learning the proper way find the right fit for your shoes and athletics concerns, to achilles tendinitis and more – the resources below will help you better understand most of your foot and ankle concerns.
Article Links
Shoulder
Clavicle Fracture (Broken Collarbone)
Rotator Cuff Tears: Frequently Asked Questions
Rotator Cuff Tears: Surgical Treatment Options
Scapula (Shoulder Blade) Fractures
Shoulder Impingement/Rotator Cuff Tendinitis
Shoulder Injuries in the Throwing Athlete
Shoulder Joint Tear (Glenoid Labrum Tear)
Shoulder Trauma (Fractures and Dislocations)
Sternoclavicular (SC) Joint Disorders
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Conditioning Program
Back & Spine
Cervical Fracture (Broken Neck)
Fracture of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine
Herniated Disk in the Lower Back
Osteoporosis and Spinal Fractures
Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
Adult Spondylolisthesis in the Low Back
Cervical Radiculopathy (Pinched Nerve)
Cervical Spondylosis (Arthritis of the Neck)
Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy (Spinal Cord Compression).
Congenital Muscular Torticollis (Twisted Neck)
Idiopathic Scoliosis in Children and Adolescents
Kyphosis (Roundback) of the Spine
Scoliosis: Frequently Asked Questions
Spinal Deformity in Children with Myelomeningocele
Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Artificial Disk Replacement in the Lumbar Spine
Cervical Radiculopathy: Surgical Treatment Options
Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: Surgical Treatment Options
Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Low Back Surgery Exercise Guide
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion and Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Preparing for Low Back Surgery
Treatment Options for Low Back Pain (video)
Preventing Back Pain at Work and at Home
Elbow
Hand
Distal Radius Fractures (Broken Wrist)
Fingertip Injuries and Amputations
Lawn Mower Injuries in Children
Mallet Finger (Baseball Finger)
Scaphoid Fracture of the Wrist
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy)
Ganglion Cyst of the Wrist and Hand
Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome of the Wrist
Hip
Fracture After Total Hip Replacement
Developmental Dislocation (Dysplasia) of the Hip (DDH)
Inflammatory Arthritis of the Hip
Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip
Activities After Hip Replacement
Anesthesia for Hip and Knee Surgery
Dislocation After Total Hip Replacement (video)
Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement
Preventing Blood Clots After Orthopaedic Surgery (video)
Questions and Answers About Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants
Leg
Thighbone (Femur) Fractures In Children
Fractures of the Proximal Tibia (Shinbone)
Osgood-Schlatter Disease (Knee Pain)
Tibia (Shinbone) Shaft Fractures
Burning Thigh Pain (Meralgia paresthetica)
Pes Anserine (Knee Tendon) Bursitis
Knee
Combined Knee Ligament Injuries
Distal Femur (Thighbone) Fractures of the Knee
Osgood-Schlatter Disease (Knee Pain)
Patellar Dislocation and Instability in Children (Unstable Kneecap)
Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Osgood-Schlatter Disease (Knee Pain)
Pes Anserine (Knee Tendon) Bursitis
Prepatellar (Kneecap) Bursitis
ACL Injury: Does It Require Surgery?
Activities After a Knee Replacement
Anesthesia for Hip and Knee Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy Exercise Guide
Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement
New Study Finds that Knee Replacement Is A Cost-Effective Treatment Option
New Study Measures the Value of ACL Repair Surgery
Preventing Blood Clots After Orthopaedic Surgery (video)
Revision Total Knee Replacement
Total Knee Replacement Exercise Guide
Foot & Ankle
Ankle Fractures (Broken Ankle)
Calcaneus (Heel Bone) Fractures
Lawn Mower Injuries in Children
Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle
Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
Plantar Fasciitis and Bone Spurs
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
Stiff Big Toe (Hallux Rigidus)