by Jeffrey H. Berg, M.D. | Jul 5, 2019
Root tears are unique types of meniscal tears. In previous posts, we have discussed the various types of meniscal tears, mainly degenerative and traumatic. Additionally, we discussed a specific type of tear – the bucket handle tear. Now I’d like to...
by Jeffrey H. Berg, M.D. | Mar 3, 2019
Do you have arthritis? Has someone told you that you might be a candidate for subchondroplasty? What is subchondroplasty? What does it treat? How does it work? Let’s take a look… In a prior post, I described what osteoarthritis is. In short,...
by Jeffrey H. Berg, M.D. | Feb 3, 2019
A swollen knee… It is a common concern. First things first – What are we talking about when we say a “swollen knee”? As far as most joints are concerned, swelling outside the joint and swelling inside the joint have different meanings to your...
by Jeffrey H. Berg, M.D. | Nov 30, 2018
Your carrying something. You feel a sudden pop in the front of your elbow. There is immediate pain and a deformity of your biceps. What did you do? Well, you may have torn your distal biceps. What is a distal biceps tear? A distal biceps tear refers to the partial...
by Jeffrey H. Berg, M.D. | Jun 19, 2018
Your biceps is an atypical muscle. Other than your triceps, it is the only muscle that crosses both your elbow and shoulder joints. Along with its unique anatomy, comes unique function…and susceptibility to some problems. In this post, we will look at the...
by Jeffrey H. Berg, M.D. | Jan 23, 2018
The principles of golfer’s elbow treatment are simple. The great majority of cases will resolve with time. If the damaged tissue heals, you will be fine. If not, your symptoms are likely to persist. In that case, only surgical removal of the damaged and...
by Jeffrey H. Berg, M.D. | Jan 16, 2018
This year is no different than others; every January, the gyms fill up with people trying to fulfill their New Years’ resolution – to “get in shape.” So there they are on the treadmill trying to burn off their holiday pounds and improve their...
by Jeffrey H. Berg, M.D. | Dec 22, 2017
There is no such thing as the correct shoulder arthritis treatment. Once the diagnosis is known, the proper care for any given patient is not necessarily a medical decision but rather a personal choice. The best treatment shouldn’t be doctor...
