Hammer toe is a foot deformity that causes one or more toes on the foot to bend downward instead of lying flat and facing forward. While some people are born with hammer toe, most cases develop later on in life. This is a cosmetic concern for some people but for others, it affects the way […]
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The Role a Physiatrist Plays
Thanks to the comprehensive nature of their training, physiatrists diagnose and treat a wide spectrum of conditions that affect the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), the peripheral nervous system, and the musculoskeletal system. They are the medical doctors who treat patients suffering from a disabling musculoskeletal issue with therapeutic techniques. Also known as […]
Common Orthopedic Conditions in Men
Most issues with the musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, and muscles) can happen to both men and women relatively equally. However, there are certain differences that do stand out based on gender. Whereas females possess a much higher risk for ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injuries, males are predisposed to hand fractures and high-impact sports injuries. Let’s […]
Diagnostic Imaging and Orthopedics
People get hurt, and sometimes, those injuries require orthopedic care. If you have injured any part of your musculoskeletal system, chances are that you have been referred to imaging so that your orthopedist can best assess the extent of the damage and pinpoint the exact location that requires care. But if you think imaging only […]
What is Sports Medicine?
Orthopedic medicine involves the care and treatment of all manner of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. Sports medicine is a relatively new subspecialty of orthopedics that was first used to describe treatment of the unique needs of elite and professional athletes. Today, professional and elite athletes, amateurs, children and adults who enjoy playing sports or engaging […]
Common Orthopedic Conditions in Women
While both men and women can suffer orthopedic injuries, there are some musculoskeletal conditions that affect women more than men. This may be due to any number of factors, including differences in anatomy, hormones, and genetic susceptibility. Here are just a few orthopedic conditions that seem to plague women at a far greater rate than […]
Injuries in Teens
Teenagers not only rest hard but also play harder than other age group. Many teens play multiple sports, trying several different activities before finding the one they excel in. Additionally, teenage bodies are still growing. Muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments, and joints are not fully developed until their mid to late teen years. As a result, […]
Options for ACL Tears
The anterior cruciate ligament – the ACL – is the part of your knee that connects the bones of your legs and allows stability and flexibility of movement in the joint. People who play sports or participate in activities that involve jumping, pivoting or quickly changing direction are most at risk for an ACL tear. […]
How to Know if Physical Therapy Is Necessary
Physical therapy can help people recover from injuries and illnesses as an alternative to drugs or surgery. It is also an important part of post-op (after an operation) and even pre-op (before an operation) for patients who are undergoing orthopedic surgery. A licensed physical therapist (PT) has completed years of education and training in physical […]
What Does an Orthopedic Physician Treat?
If you suffer from an orthopedic condition or get injured in an accident, seeing an experienced specialist is the best way to ensure that you get the care you need as quickly as possible. An orthopedic condition is anything that affects the musculoskeletal system. That includes bones, muscles, and connective tissues like tendons and ligaments. […]
