Understanding Patellar Tendonitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment When it comes to physical activity and sports, injuries are an unfortunate reality that athletes and enthusiasts must contend with. One such common injury is patellar tendonitis, a condition that affects the patellar tendon, often called the "jumper's knee." This condition can impact anyone who engages in activities […]

Unlocking Orthopaedic Insights: Your Go-To Resource for Bone and Joint Health When it comes to our health and well-being, few things are as crucial as the proper functioning of our bones and joints. Whether you're an athlete striving for peak performance, an individual managing the effects of aging, or someone recovering from an injury, orthopaedic […]

Exploring the Most Common Knee Injuries: Understanding, Preventing, and Treating Knee injuries can be debilitating, affecting our mobility and overall quality of life. As one of the most complex joints in the body, the knee is susceptible to various injuries, particularly during physical activities and sports. In this blog post, we will explore the most […]

Common Sports and Orthopaedic Injuries of Summer: Knee, Shoulder, and Ankle: Summertime brings a range of activities, but it also increases the risk of orthopaedic injuries. Let's dive into the most common summertime injuries and how they can happen, and what you can do to prevent them: Knee Injuries: Knee pain can be a common […]

Muscle injuries, such as torn muscles, can affect anyone, from athletes to occasional exercisers. Recognizing the signs of a torn muscle is essential for timely treatment and preventing further damage. In this blog post, we will provide you with a detailed overview of the symptoms associated with torn muscles, empowering you to identify and address these injuries promptly.

Muscle injuries, such as torn muscles, can affect anyone, from athletes to occasional exercisers. Recognizing the signs of a torn muscle is essential for timely treatment and preventing further damage. In this blog post, we will provide you with a detailed overview of the symptoms associated with torn muscles, empowering you to identify and address these injuries promptly.

Muscle injuries, such as torn muscles, can affect anyone, from athletes to occasional exercisers. Recognizing the signs of a torn muscle is essential for timely treatment and preventing further damage. In this blog post, we will provide you with a detailed overview of the symptoms associated with torn muscles, empowering you to identify and address these injuries promptly.

The POA team is incredibly proud to announce that our Hillsborough Office will start seeing Urgent Care requests starting June 3rd! We understand that life happens, and sometimes you need access to a world-class, board-certified orthopaedist sooner than later. That's why we are offering Urgent Care services at many of our POA locations, but now starting in Hillsborough!

Orthopaedic physicians often deal with what we call "referred pain." Referred pain' is a common yet often misunderstood. Referred pain is a type of pain perceived at a location different from its source. While primary pain is felt directly where it originates, referred pain can seemingly mislead the sufferers about the actual location of their […]

Elbow pain is any discomfort or pain that is located in or around the elbow joint. It can be caused by a variety of factors such as overuse, injury, or medical conditions such as arthritis. Overuse injuries are often seen in individuals who perform repetitive motions or activities, such as tennis players or construction workers. Traumatic injuries, such as dislocations or fractures, are also a common cause of elbow pain.