Arthritis affects the shoulder less frequently than the hip or knee, but it still results in more than 10,000 shoulder replacements being done per year in the United States. The most common type of arthritis in the shoulder, Osteoarthritis, is a...

On election day, Chicago residents should be pretty excited about their senator's chances to become the next president of the United States. They are not happy, however, about the status of their Chicago Bears' starting quarterback. This past Sunday, Kyle Orton suffered, what is being called, a high ankle sprain.

One often overlooked cause of lower leg pain is exertional compartment syndrome.

"ECS occurs when the pressure in the closed space of one of the five compartments of the lower leg becomes so great that it decreases the blood flow...

Dance classes have become a very popular form of physical activity for kids and young adults. Parents often wonder if dancing places unusually increased stress on the developing foot.

Dr. Terry Spilken, DPM, Dean of Post- Graduate Education at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine/ Foot Clinics of...

Arthroscopy is no longer limited to the shoulder and knee. Patients, athletes, commentators, and doctors frequently talk about "scopes" or "arthroscopy." It refers to the use of a camera to see inside a joint without having to make a large incision....

When people hear the word arthritis, they typically think of elderly people who are candidates for hip or knee replacements. Unfortunately, there is also a sizable percentage of the population that is young and wants to remain active athletically but cant due to...

What do Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Fred Couples and Davis Love III have in common, besides the ability to hit a golf ball farther than most mortal men? All have missed significant time during their playing careers because of lower back pain....

Football season is starting and already some teams have lost key players to knee injuries. Shawn Merriman was expected to lead the San Diego Chargers defense this season; now his season is in doubt due to injury. Osi Umenyiora, All-Pro defensive end and...

Despite being plagued by a bad ankle all season, Plaxico Burress of the NY Giants was still able to haul in the winning touchdown pass in last year's Superbowl. Unfortunately, despite an offseason of rest and treatments, he started this preseason with...

Watching Michael Phelps and other American athletes go for the gold in China is causing many people to spend hours on their couches glued to their TVs. Often this makes us non-Olympians feel bad about not working out or exercising enough. Sometimes,...

It was only last year that Francisco Liriano was undergoing Tommy John Surgery, and last week his return to the Minnesota Twins' pitching rotation gave Twins fans cause for optimism during the team's playoff run. Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) reconstruction, or "Tommy...

US Basketball fans let out a sigh of relief when it was reported that Lebron James' ankle sprain was minor and that he would be back practicing in a matter of days. Unfortunately, for many weekend warriors and other part-time athletes, ankle sprains...

Tendonitis affects just about everyone sometime in their life. Whether it's the rotator cuff, patellar tendon, or tennis elbow, it is usually the result of overuse of the affected tendon. Usually the condition is temporary and can be easily relieved with rest, ice,...

As evidenced by Prada's entry into the flip-flop market, the use of this type of footwear is no longer limited to walks on the beach. Flip-flops, which can range in price from a few dollars at the local grocery store to hundreds...

Just watching Nadal and Federer pound forehands and backhands for nearly 5 hours during Sunday's Wimbledon final made my elbow hurt! It is a testament to the physical shape that they are in that they were able to hit the ball as...

If one watches any sports highlight show, "ACL tears" and "Tommy John procedures" are commonly referenced and understood by the lay public. Although the shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle are perceived as "sports joints" that are susceptible to athletic injuries, the hip is...

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears don't typically occur in golfers, but then, Tiger Woods isn't the typical golfer. The ACL is one of four ligaments in the knee, and it functions to stabilize the knee during twisting motions. Tears of the ACL are relatively...

Editor's note: The Huffington Post is pleased and excited to inaugurate the first installment of the weekly Joe DiMaggio Sports Medicine Column. This column will run every Tuesday, and will focus on how to limit the strain and maximize the benefit to your body while enjoying your favorite sports.