The last few weeks, my performance posts have focused on general training concepts necessary for young softball players. The topics ranged from overspecialization, to general fitness, to imbalances ...

The posterior pituitary is the smaller of two lobes that make up your pituitary gland. It secretes vasopressin and oxytocin into your bloodstream — hormones that play a role in water balance, ...

Dr. Greenstein answers the question: 'What Is After-Cataract, Can It Be Fixed?' Aug. 24, 2009— -- Question: What is after-cataract (posterior capsular opacification), and is there anything that ...

Posterior shoulder dislocation occurs when the top of the upper arm bone, known as the humerus, moves backward out of its socket. This causes pain, muscle spasms, and a limited range of motion. The ...

The posterior tibial tendon links the calf muscle and the bones inside the foot. The tendon’s responsibility is to support the foot’s arch when taking a step. An acute injury, like a fall, or overuse ...

Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) occurs when the vitreous—a gel-like fluid in the eye—detaches from the retina. This results in eye floaters and flashes of light that can be annoying but is usually ...

Posterior annular tears, ruptures in the spine's intervertebral discs, commonly arise from aging or external stressors. These tears, categorized as peripheral, radial, or concentric, can cause pain by ...

Recent data suggest that the mini-posterior approach to minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty provides superior visualization and a low complication rate. Some surgeons, however, claim that it ...

Watch this short film about Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA) and read Lori's story about noticing the signs of PCA in her husband, John. It’s common knowledge that dementia is affecting an ever ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Relatively frequently we’ll be assessing an IOL in clinic and be struck by some degree of opacification of the ...