Dr. Terrell Joseph
Common Hand & Wrist Injuries
When your hand or wrist is injured, it can adversely affect so much of your daily life.
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Dr. Terrell Joseph
Sep 24, 2021
What Are Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Injuries?
When the LCL gets stretched too far or tears, treatment is needed to prevent knee instability later in life.
Dr. Terrell Joseph
Sep 13, 2021
ACL Reconstruction: Allograft vs. Autograft
Here’s how to know which ACL graft is right for you.
Dr. Terrell Joseph
Aug 27, 2021
3 Common Causes of Shin Pain
The lower leg absorbs a majority of force during your day-to-day movements. Shin pain can be a warning sign of a more serious condition.
Dr. Terrell Joseph
Aug 13, 2021
Do I Have Trigger Finger?
Sometimes an injury can cause your finger to lock in a bent position. The most likely reason is stenosing tenosynovitis aka trigger finger.
Dr. Terrell Joseph
Jul 30, 2021
What Causes Inflammatory Wrist Pain?
Here are some factors that may have contributed to your inflammatory wrist pain, so you can better understand your treatment options.
Dr. Terrell Joseph
Jul 16, 2021
Why Does My Bicep Hurt?
When injured, the bicep tendons can no longer function normally - causing pain and making it difficult to move your arms.
Dr. Terrell Joseph
Jun 25, 2021
Is Your Elbow Pain a Nerve Issue?
There are three main nerves that travel from your neck down to your hand. When those nerves become pinched or irritated, you may experience
Dr. Terrell Joseph
Jun 11, 2021
Three Common Injuries in Golfers
Here are three of the most common injuries Dr. Joseph and his team at Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery treat in our active golfing co
Dr. Terrell Joseph
May 28, 2021
How Do You Treat a Torn UCL Thumb?
A torn UCL can prevent the thumb from effectively performing its daily motions of pinching and grasping.
Dr. Terrell Joseph
May 14, 2021
What are the Most Common Pickleball Injuries?
Pickleball is a popular summertime racquet sport in Eagle and Summit County. Pickleball melds together different aspects of tennis,...
Dr. Terrell Joseph
Apr 30, 2021
What Causes Numbness of the Hand?
Hand numbness is usually caused by damage, irritation or compression of one of the nerves or a branch of one of the nerves in your arm/wrist
Dr. Terrell Joseph
Apr 9, 2021
What are MCL Injuries?
The MCL is your medial collateral ligament, which controls the side-to-side motion of your knee.
Dr. Terrell Joseph
Mar 26, 2021
What Is Mallet Finger?
Mallet finger is typically caused when an object (such as a baseball) forcefully impacts the tip of the finger.
Dr. Terrell Joseph
Mar 12, 2021
What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and How Is It Treated?
Caused when the major nerve in the hand is compressed, carpal tunnel syndrome results in painful and sometimes debilitating symptoms in the
Dr. Terrell Joseph
Feb 26, 2021
Do I Need Knee Surgery For My Knee Pain?
Whether your knee pain is a chronic, long-term issue or flares up after activity, knee pain is a symptom that should never be ignored or...
Dr. Terrell Joseph
Feb 12, 2021
Does a Broken Collarbone Need Surgery?
All clavicle fractures, even “minor” ones, should be seen by an orthopaedic specialist immediately.
Dr. Terrell Joseph
Jan 29, 2021
Do You Have an Elbow Fracture?
An elbow fracture, more commonly known as a broken elbow, is a common injury in the Eagle and Summit County communities.
Dr. Terrell Joseph
Jan 15, 2021
How to Treat a Torn Meniscus
When left untreated, a meniscus tear can significantly reduce your quality of life and lead to long-term knee issues in the future.
Dr. Terrell Joseph
Dec 31, 2020
Wrist Sprain or Broken Wrist: How to Tell the Difference
A broken wrist is just as common as a sprained one. Both these injuries are caused by similar mechanisms. So, if you’ve hurt your wrist, her
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