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 […]
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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, […]
When Should You Visit An Orthopedic Clinic?
If you have continued pain in a joint or muscle, a sports injury that doesn’t seem to be healing, or you just want to improve your overall performance and fitness level in a safe way, it could be time to visit an orthopedic clinic. An orthopedic clinic is run by a specialist team of physicians […]
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 […]
Common Causes of Back Pain
Back pain is a common problem and is one of the main reasons why people have to take time off from work. Effective treatments for back pain vary depending on the cause and severity of the pain, but there are many nonsurgical treatments available to relieve symptoms without the need for surgery and lengthy recovery […]
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 […]
