NCOG: Keeping You Healthy and Active Winter is officially here and the orthopedic specialists at the North Country Orthopaedics Group (NCOG) want to help you enjoy your winter sports safely to avoid injury. Winter sports injuries are preventable, especially when armed with knowledge about common pitfalls and how to avoid them. Understanding the most common […]
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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 […]
When Is Total Joint Replacement Recommended?
Having a total joint replacement is most often recommended for people who have advanced arthritis in the joint – so advanced that it causes chronic or debilitating pain. This is most often due to osteoarthritis, or wear-and-tear arthritis (or just “arthritis”), in which the protective cartilage in the joint has worn down to the point […]
Why the North Country Orthopaedic Group is the Best Choice for You and Your Family
At North Country Orthopaedic Group, we have set the benchmark for orthopedic surgery and nonsurgical care in Northern New York since our inception in 1959. Because the field of orthopedics is constantly changing and growing, we strive to keep abreast of the latest developments to continually stay true to our mission. We are committed to […]
Common Sports Injuries in the Winter
When wintertime comes, people dust off their sleds, skis, and skates, and enjoy the crisp air while engaging in their favorite activities on the ice and snow. This season brings joy and adventure amid the winter chill. But winter sports bring the possible risk of accident or injury. These especially tend to happen due to […]
When To Visit A Knee Pain Doctor
If mild knee pain has a discernible cause, which may be a sudden increase in the intensity of an activity, an underlying condition, or an injury, it usually responds well to rest, ice, and anti-inflammatory medications. With at-home treatments, you should see an improvement in a few days. However, if the symptoms persist or if […]
When to Visit an Orthopedic Surgeon
Most people who develop a musculoskeletal issue tend to wait it out and just treat their injury at home. While this may be sufficient for very mild injuries, most do warrant the assessment of an orthopedic specialist to ensure that the injury heals properly and that complications are prevented. For chronic or progressive musculoskeletal conditions […]
Signs You May Need Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Carpal tunnel syndrome causes obvious symptoms such as numbness and tingling in the hand, wrist, and fingers – all fingers except the pinkie. It is caused by irritation or pressure being frequently placed on the median nerve, which runs from the forearm through the carpal tunnel in the wrist to the thumb, index finger, middle […]
