Dr. Matthew C. Evans, MD

There are many types of rotator cuff injuries. Here are some of the more common types.

Tendonitis/Bursitis-This is overuse of the rotator cuff muscles. It is essentially doing too much activity involving the shoulder in too short of an amount of time. Inflammation of the rotator cuff tendons and

Intersection Syndrome is named for the ‘intersection’ of four tendons on the back of the forearm near the wrist. This is similar to the intersection of two roads where one road has an overpass above the other. It is really a friction and overuse problem. Enough gripping and wrist movements can overcome

To understand what Olecranon Bursitis is we need to know what a bursa is. Bursae are ingenious devices we have to reduce friction between moving parts in our body. These areas are most commonly between bone and skin or bone and tendons. Think of a bursa as a closed zip-lock sandwich bag with no air in it. Next,

The treatment of spodylolysis depends on how old the injury is. Some of these fractures can occur early in childhood, but symptoms may not develop until the teenage years or even later. Specialized tests like MRI or a Bone Scan can help your doctor differentiate between an old fracture and a new one. For new

The treatment for Osgood-Schlatter's Disease is mostly relative rest. This does not mean that you have to eliminate all activities, but it does mean that you have to be more choosey. When Osgood-Schlatter's Disease presents itself it usually lasts for 1-2 years and then goes away on its own. But during that

Most cases of De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis are caused by overuse of the thumb and wrist. Some can result from a direct blow to the thumb side of the wrist and a few are associated with pregnancy, rheumatoid arthritis or other medical conditions. In the end, inflammation develops at a friction point

The majority of the causes of back pain are due stress placed on the spine and its supporting muscles.

Here are 3 ways to minimize this stress and prevent back pain.

1. Maintain a healthy weight. Adding body fat the mid-section greatly increases the stress on the back with sitting, standing,