Patient Education Library
Plain-language guides to common shoulder, knee, and hip conditions.
Condition Guides
General education only. Not a substitute for an evaluation by your own clinician.
Dr. Gee treats a wide range of shoulder, knee, and hip conditions beyond those listed here. Please reach out through the contact form with questions.
Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tear
The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that hold the ball of the upper arm bone in the shoulder socket and help lift and rotate the arm.
Read guide ShoulderShoulder Instability & Labral Tears
Shoulder instability happens when the ball of the upper arm bone slips partly (subluxation) or fully (dislocation) out of the shoulder socket, often with a tear of the labrum.
Read guide ShoulderShoulder Arthritis
Shoulder arthritis is wear of the smooth cartilage covering the ball and socket of the shoulder.
Read guide ShoulderBiceps Tendon & SLAP Tears
The long head of the biceps tendon attaches at the top of the shoulder socket to the labrum, a rim of cartilage.
Read guideKnee
ACL Tear
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a key ligament in the middle of the knee that keeps it stable during cutting, pivoting, and jumping.
Read guide KneeMeniscus Tear
The menisci are two rubbery, C-shaped cushions between the thigh bone and shin bone that absorb shock and help stabilize the knee.
Read guide KneeCartilage Injury
Articular cartilage is the smooth surface covering the ends of bones in a joint. It heals poorly on its own, so damage can cause lasting symptoms.
Read guide KneePatellar Instability
The kneecap (patella) normally glides in a groove at the end of the thigh bone.
Read guide KneeKnee Arthritis
Knee arthritis is gradual loss of the cartilage that cushions the knee joint.
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