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 […]
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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 […]
When Should You See An Orthopedic Doctor?
Injuries, conditions, and disorders affecting the musculoskeletal system can occur in people of all ages and at any time. If you are affected by a musculoskeletal condition or injury, you will need the expertise of an orthopedic doctor to help you get an accurate diagnosis, get treatment, and find long-term relief. Orthopedic doctors are specialists […]
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 […]
What Is A Hammer Toe?
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 […]
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 […]
