by Root3 Marketing | Jun 28, 2023 | Blog
Cartilage is a tough, flexible connective tissue present in the body and is responsible for various functions. Articular cartilage covers the surfaces of a joint and reduces the friction between the individual bones and acts as a shock absorber. It supports the joint...
by Root3 Marketing | Jun 28, 2023 | Blog, Shoulder Featured Insights
Superior Labrum, Anterior to Posterior tears (commonly referred to as SLAP tears or labrum tears), represent roughly 4 to 8% of all shoulder injuries. If conservative treatment measures such as NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications) and physical therapy...
by Root3 Marketing | Jun 28, 2023 | Blog, Hip Featured Insights
Labrum is a ring of strong fibro-cartilaginous tissue lining around the socket of the hip joint. Labrum serves many functions where it acts as shock absorber, lubricates the joint, and distributes the pressure equally. It holds the head of the femur in place and...
by Root3 Marketing | Jun 28, 2023 | Blog, Shoulder Featured Insights
The labrum is a ring of fibrous cartilage surrounding the glenoid which helps in stabilizing the shoulder joint. Traumatic injury to the shoulder or overuse of the shoulder by excessive throwing or weightlifting can cause a labral tear. In addition, the aging process...
by Root3 Marketing | Jun 28, 2023 | Blog, Shoulder Featured Insights
By definition, Arthroscopy means “to look within the joint.” The arthroscope consists of a light system and camera that projects images of the surgical site onto a computer screen for your surgeon to clearly view. Read on to learn more about shoulder...
