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Active adult experiencing shoulder discomfort while reaching overhead

UltrasoundShoulder 9 min read

Shoulder Pain in Boca Raton: Common Causes and When Imaging May Help

Shoulder pain does not automatically mean a rotator cuff tear. The history and examination help decide whether X-ray, ultrasound, MRI, or no imaging is most useful.

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PRP preparation beside a clinical knee evaluation setup

KneePRP 9 min read

PRP for Knee Osteoarthritis: What the Evidence Can and Cannot Tell Patients

PRP may improve pain and function for some arthritic knees, but trials do not agree and the treatment has not been shown to regrow lost cartilage.

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KneeSports Medicine 8 min read

Knee Pain in Active Adults: When an Ultrasound Evaluation May Help

A focused examination comes first. Ultrasound can answer selected questions about tendons, ligaments, fluid, and superficial soft tissues, but it does not replace every X-ray or MRI.

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