Most people who need hip surgery can’t wait for the day it finally happens. They wake the morning of the procedure, nervous but excited that soon, the pain they have been experiencing for quite some time will finally go away and that the road to recovery is right around the corner. Having hip surgery – […]
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Tests Needed Before Joint Replacement Surgery
So your orthopedic surgeon has recommended joint replacement surgery for your condition – likely due to severe arthritis, osteoporosis, or injury. Not everyone is a suitable candidate for the procedure, so if you are, you can rest assured that it has had decades of improvements and now provides outstanding results. Today, joint replacement surgery can […]
Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Back Pain
If you suffer with back pain, you are not alone. Back pain is a common problem and is one of the main reasons why people take sick leave from work. If you are finding that your back pain is interfering with your daily life, it could be time to talk to an experienced orthopedist who […]
Joint Replacement Surgery and its Types
A joint is where two or more bones meet. Joint replacement surgery is a medical procedure that removes diseased and damaged tissue in joints and replaces them with artificial parts called prostheses. The prostheses are designed to replicate the movement of natural components of the joint. Joint replacement surgery is typically used to treat chronic, […]
Recovery From Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Our hands and wrists are in constant use throughout the day, making them susceptible to a number of injuries and conditions. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that occurs when pressure is put on the median nerve that runs along a passageway in the wrist (called the carpal tunnel). It can make normal day […]
Hesitant About Joint Replacement? Don’t Be – You’re in Good Company
Arthroplasty, a surgery to replace a damaged joint with a prosthesis, is now performed on a daily basis throughout the United States. In fact, there are well over 1 million arthroplasties performed each year in the nation according to the National Institutes of Health and that number is expected to grow to 4 million by […]
Benefits of Getting Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Those who have been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome may have learned to live with the pain, numbness, weakness, and tingling it can cause. For some, carpal tunnel symptoms go away without surgical intervention. But for others, the symptoms only get progressively worse. If you’re still suffering despite conservative treatment methods, you may benefit from […]
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 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. […]
