Nearly one-third of all people in the United States have some type of musculoskeletal disorder – and that number is rising. Some of the most prevalent orthopedic issues include: Back and neck pain Bursitis Carpal tunnel syndrome Hip fractures Osteoarthritis Torn meniscus However, the good news is that most of these conditions are treatable with […]
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Can Physical Medicine Physicians Prescribe Medicine?
Physical medicine physicians are doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating patients with musculoskeletal (bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles), neurological, and other disorders that affect function and mobility. Physical medicine physicians are also called physiatrists, and they can pinpoint the source of your pain and disability through various methods and treat them using an […]
Common Back Pain Conditions Treated by Orthopedists
Sometimes, back pain resolves itself. However, more often, back pain becomes persistent and gets worse. You need to see an orthopedist if your back pain does not get better with home treatment. Your primary care doctor may not be the best physician for persistent or worsening back pain. There are many underlying conditions that can […]
Joint Pain: How an Orthopedic Group Can Help
Chronic joint pain requires ongoing treatment to manage. Joint pain is usually caused by osteoarthritis, a condition that also causes stiffness due to the cartilage wearing away and the bones rubbing together, causing inflammation. However, joint pain can also be caused by other types of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, sports injuries, or fibromyalgia. Patients […]
Why Would Someone Need Total Joint Replacement?
The idea of having surgery always sounds intimidating, especially when prosthetic materials are involved. However, orthopedic surgeons perform so many of these operations today that the results are becoming more and more consistent, and the patients are more and more pleased with the results. You can get your knee back. Or your shoulder, hip, wrist, […]
What Is Physical Medicine?
Rehabilitation is essential to ensure proper recovery after an illness and maximize a patient’s independence in doing tasks. Patient rehabilitation can be done with physical therapy and physical medicine. Physical therapy aims to help patients regain their mobility and strength after an incident or surgery using hands-on, manual movements, such as exercise and stretches. On […]
Which Joints Can Be Replaced With Artificial Joints?
For painful, worn-out, or otherwise damaged joints, artificial joint replacement (arthroplasty) is an effective solution. An artificial joint, by definition, is a plastic, ceramic, or metal prosthesis or prosthetic joint that is implanted to replace a damaged or diseased natural joint. What Joints Do Orthopedic Surgeons Replace? The hip joint, knee joint, and shoulder joint […]
What Life Looks Like After Total Joint Replacement
Once the noninvasive or minimally invasive treatments do not work anymore to quell your joint pain, the best solution may be to have a total joint replacement. In this treatment, the damaged joint is removed and replaced with a new, artificial (prosthetic) internal joint. Among the questions that usually arise from patients who are considering […]
Is carpal tunnel surgery worth it?
Carpal tunnel surgery relieves symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, which include pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the thumb, index, middle, and ring finger. Someone with carpal tunnel syndrome may drop things frequently due to a weakening grip. This condition affects more women than men and usually occurs in women over the age of 30. […]
How Can Physical Therapy Help with Whiplash?
Whiplash, medically termed as cervical acceleration-deceleration (CAD) syndrome, is a neck injury that occurs when the head jerks forward and backward as a result of a rapid, forceful impact to it. Whiplash is typically caused by rear-end vehicular collisions, but it can also occur due to sports accidents and other types of traumas, such as […]
