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Elbow Dislocation
Elbow dislocation occurs when a force acts on the elbow joint to move the bones out of their proper allignment.

Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator cuff tears are a common injury in both the elderly and young.

Avascular Necrosis
Avascular necrosis is a condition that occurs when there is death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply.

Prepatellar Bursitis
Prepatellar bursitis is pain around the anterior knee joint that results from kneeling for long periods of time.

RSD
reflex sympathetic dystrophy

Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder describes a condition in which there is pain and loss of motion in the shoulder joint.

Biceps Tendonitis
Bicpes tendonitis is an overuse condition that is a result of inflammation of the biceps tendon.

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the joints.

Joint Replacement
Joint replacement is a surgical procedure that replaces an injured or arthritic joint with a prosthesis, or artificial joint.

Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is an overuse injury that affects the bottom surface of the feet.

Bursitis
Bursitis describes an inflamation of fluid filled sacs that cushion joints.

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracic outlet syndrome occurs from compression of neurovascular structures in the neck.

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