ANATOMY OF SPINAL INJURIES AND HERNIATED DISCS Spinal injuries from car accidents or slip and fall injuries are some of the most common conditions treated at Sterling Medical Group. We also provide treatment for spinal conditions such as herniated disc disease, which can be the result of long term “wear and...
There are four ligaments that hold the knee joint together; the Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL), Lateral Cruciate Ligament (LCL), and Medial Cruciate Ligament (MCL) together with the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). Any of these ligaments can be damaged or torn, causing pain and instability in the knee.These injuries, which are...
A frequent cause of pain or instability of the shoulder is a labral tear. A particular kind of labral tear involving the superior labrum is a SLAP (Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior) tear. The shoulder joint is a “ball and socket” and a soft rim of cartilage, the labrum lines...
An ACL tear, or torn anterior cruciate ligament, is one of the most common knee injuries. The ACL connects the front top part of the shinbone to the back bottom part of the thigh bone. The ACL also keeps the shin from sliding forward, and provides rotational stability to the...