The Upper Extremity: Shoulder, Elbow, and Wrist & Hand

The joints of the upper body are built for precision and range of motion. Because they rely heavily on complex networks of tendons and ligaments, they are highly susceptible to repetitive strain and sports-related "wear and tear."

The Anatomy of the Upper Joints

The Shoulder: A "ball and socket" joint that depends on the Rotator Cuff (a group of four tendons) for stability.

The Elbow: A hinge joint where tendons attach to bone at the "epicondyles" (the bony bumps on the side).

The Wrist: A complex grid of 8 small bones and numerous ligaments that provide fine motor control.

Common Conditions We Treat

Shoulder

Rotator Cuff & Labral Tears: Tearing of the stabilization tissues (SLAP and Bankart tears).
Inflammation: Bursitis (fluid sac swelling), Tendinitis, and Tendinosis.
Mobility Issues: Frozen Shoulder and Joint wear (AC and Glenohumeral joints.

Elbow, Wrist & Hand:

Repetitive Strain: Tennis Elbow, Golfer’s Elbow, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (nerve compression).
Tendon & Ligament Issues: General Tendinitis and wrist ligament sprains.
Joint Pain: Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis.

The Lower Extremity: Hip, Knee, Foot, and Ankle

The lower body joints are the "workhorses" of your anatomy. They bear the entire weight of your body, meaning they are the first to suffer from Osteoarthritis and structural degradation.

The Anatomy of the Lower Joints

The Hip: A deep socket protected by a ring of cartilage called the Labrum.

The Knee: The most complex joint in the body, relying on the Meniscus (shock absorbers) and the ACL/MCL (stabilizers).

The Foot & Ankle: A high-pressure system of 26 bones held together by the powerful Achilles tendon and the Plantar Fascia.

Common Conditions We Treat

Hip & Knee

Joint Wear: Osteoarthritis (bone-on-bone friction) and Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Structural Tears: Meniscus, ACL, MCL, and LCL tears (Knee) or Labral injuries (Hip).
Soft Tissue Pain: Bursitis (outer hip pain), Tendinitis, and Tendinosis.

Foot & Ankle

Heel & Arch Pain: Plantar Fasciitis (sharp morning heel pain) and Tendinitis.
Joint & Ligament issues: Ankle Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and ligament injuries/sprains.

The Dynasty Solution: The Orthobiologic Tier

At Dynasty Health, we move beyond the temporary relief of cortisone injections, which often only mask symptoms while underlying damage progresses. Instead, we utilize our Orthobiologic Tier to address the root cause of joint dysfunction. By delivering concentrated cellular therapies directly into the site of injury, we trigger the body’s internal repair mechanisms to fix structural damage rather than just quiet the pain.