OrthoEducation
Episodes
Why Bones Break Slowly: The Story of Stress Fractures
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when your bones are pushed just a little too far, day after day? In this episode, we break down the fascinating story behind stress fract...
When the Shoulder Slips: Labral Tears Explained
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a closer look at glenoid labral tears, a common but often misunderstood cause of shoulder pain and instability. The labrum is...
Back Pain That Travels: The Truth About Sciatica
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore sciatica, a common condition that causes pain to travel from the lower back through the buttock and down the leg. Sciatica...
Running into Trouble: The Truth about Shin Splints
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a closer look at shin splints, one of the most common causes of lower leg pain in runners, walkers, and athletes. Shin splint...
Ouch on the Inside: Understanding MCL Sprains of the Knee
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ouch on the Inside: Understanding MCL Sprains of the Knee breaks down one of the most common knee injuries seen in sports and everyday activity. In th...
Back Under Pressure: Osteoporosis and Compression Fractures
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Back Under Pressure: Osteoporosis and Compression Fractures explores one of the most common—and often misunderstood—spine injuries affecting older...
Bent Fingers, Straight Talk: Dupuytren’s Contracture Explained
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a clear, practical look at Dupuytren’s contracture—a common hand condition that can cause fingers to gradually bend towar...
Breaking the Shin: Understanding Tibial Shaft Fractures
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking the Shin: Understanding Tibial Shaft Fractures explores one of the most common serious injuries to the lower leg—the fracture of the tibial...
Out of Joint: A Deep Dive into Shoulder Instability
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Out of Joint: A Deep Dive into Shoulder Instability breaks down why the shoulder can feel loose, slip, or even pop out of place—and what can be done...
Why Your Heel Hurts: A Deep Dive into Plantar Fasciitis
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why Your Heel Hurts: A Deep Dive into Plantar Fasciitis explores the most common cause of heel pain—and why those first steps in the morning can be ...
Grip, Pinch, Pain: A Deep Dive into Thumb Arthritis
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grip, Pinch, Pain: A Deep Dive into Thumb Arthritis takes listeners inside one of the most common—and often misunderstood—causes of hand pain: thu...
Pulled Hamstrings: The Back of the Leg Breakdown
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an athlete, a weekend warrior, or just trying to understand that sudden, sharp pain in the back of your thigh? Then join us for Pulled Hamstri...
Battered but Not Broken: Understanding Thigh Contusions
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever taken a hard hit to the leg that left you limping, bruised, and wondering what exactly just happened? In this episode, Battered but Not Broken: U...
The Thrower’s Curse: Inside Tommy John Surgery
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do so many pitchers face the dreaded “Thrower’s Elbow”? In this episode, The Thrower’s Curse: Inside Tommy John Surgery, we take a deep di...
Tight Spaces: Understanding Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do your legs ache or feel numb when you stand or walk, but get better when you sit or lean forward? You might be experiencing lumbar spinal stenosis —...
Frozen Shoulder Explained: Breaking Free from Shoulder Stiffness
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why does your shoulder suddenly feel stiff and painful, like it’s stuck in place? In this episode, Frozen Shoulder Explained: Breaking Free from Sho...
Inside the Kneecap: Unpacking Anterior Knee Pain
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why does the front of your knee ache when you run, climb stairs, or sit too long? In this episode of Inside the Kneecap: Unpacking Anterior Knee Pain,...
Fixing Trigger Finger: From Jammed to Joyful
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever felt your finger “lock” when you try to straighten it — almost like it’s stuck on a trigger? In this episode, we explore Trigger Finger, ...
The Ankle Arthritis Deep Dive: What Patients Need to Know
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder why your ankle feels stiff, sore, or painful with every step? In this episode of The Ankle Arthritis Deep Dive: What Patients Need to Know...
The Rotator Cuff Spectrum: From Inflammation to Arthritis
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shoulder pain can be confusing, and the rotator cuff is often at the center of it. In this episode, we break down the full spectrum of rotator cuff pr...
Breaking Down Broken Wrists
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wrist fractures—also called distal radius fractures—are among the most common broken bones, often happening when someone falls on an outstretched ...
The Silent Bone Thief: Osteoporosis Explained
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Osteoporosis is often called the “silent bone thief” because it can weaken bones without obvious symptoms—until a fracture occurs. In this episo...
Achilles Tendonitis Explained: Causes, Care & Comeback
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why does the strongest tendon in your body sometimes become your biggest weakness? In this episode, we dive into Achilles tendonitis, a painful condit...
When the Collarbone Cracks
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When the Collarbone Cracks dives into one of the most common broken bones: the clavicle, or collarbone. Whether from a hard fall, a sports collision, ...
The Wrist Bump Mystery: Cracking the Ganglion Cyst Code
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why is there a squishy bump on your wrist—and should you be worried? In this episode we uncover the mystery behind ganglion cysts of the wrist—tho...
Straight Talk on a Curved Spine: Understanding Idiopathic Scoliosis
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why does a healthy spine start to curve during the teenage years—and what can be done about it?In this episode, we break down Adolescent Idiopathic ...
The Hip’s Outside Edge: The Trochanteric Bursitis Breakdown
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why does the outside of your hip ache when you lie on your side or go for a run? In this OrthoEducation podcast The Hip’s Outside Edge: The Trochant...
Torn but Not Broken: Navigating Meniscal Tears
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever twisted your knee and felt a sharp pain or a sudden "pop"? You might be dealing with a meniscal tear, one of the most common knee injuries. In th...
Shoulder Dislocations 101: From Injury to Recovery
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What really happens when your shoulder “pops out”? In this episode, we explore the world of acute shoulder dislocations—a painful but common inj...
A Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Deep Dive: From Numb to Nerve-wracking
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do your fingers tingle or go numb after typing or holding tools? In this episode, we take a deep dive into carpal tunnel syndrome, a common condit...
A Pain in the Neck: The Truth About Whiplash
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whiplash—it’s more than just a dramatic movie title. In this episode of OrthoEducation, we break down the real story behind one of the most common...
Understanding Bunions: Causes, Myths & Fixes
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is that bump on your big toe just a cosmetic issue—or something more? In this episode of FootEducation, we dive into the world of bunions—a common...
Navicular Stress Fractures: A Small Bone, A Big Problem
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Foot pain slowing you down? In this episode of OrthoEducation, we’re diving into a tiny bone that can cause some big problems—your navicular. Whil...
Hip Fractures Explained
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
OrthoEducation, a nonprofit dedicated to making orthopedic education clear and accessible – is your go-to guide for understanding hip fractures, one...
That Lump on Your Elbow: Let’s Talk Olecranon Bursitis
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you noticed a strange bump on the back of your elbow? Don’t panic—it might just be olecranon bursitis! In this short, 8-minute episode from O...
Patellar Tendonitis -Jumper's Knee Explained
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Got knee pain that flares up when you jump, run, or even just go down the stairs? You might be dealing with patellar tendonitis—aka “jumper’s kn...
Ankle Sprains -What to know about a very common injury
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve probably twisted an ankle—or know someone who has. But how serious is an ankle sprain, really? In this episode of OrthoEducation, we take a...
Tennis Elbow -What causes it, and How is it Treated
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elbow pain that just won’t quit—even if you’ve never picked up a tennis racket? You might be dealing with tennis elbow, a common and frustrating...
ACL Tears -Signs, Surgery, and Recovery
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're an athlete, a weekend warrior, or just curious about one of the most common sports injuries, this episode of OrthoEducation breaks down...
Low Back Pain -The Basics
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Got an achy back that just won’t quit? You’re not alone—low back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit a doctor. In this episode o...
Hip Arthritis -What Patients Need to Know
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is hip pain slowing you down? You’re not alone—and it might be more than just aging. In this episode of OrthoEducation, we take a friendly, inform...
Knee Arthritis -Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stiff, aching knees slowing you down? You’re not alone—knee arthritis is one of the most common causes of joint pain, especially as we age. In thi...
Achilles Rupture -A Frustrating Injury Explained
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tearing your Achilles tendon is one of the most dreaded injuries—sudden, painful, and often completely unexpected. In this episode from OrthoEducati...