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, […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Physical Therapy: What Conditions It Treats
If you are suffering from chronic pain due to an injury or medical condition, your doctor may recommend you undergo physical therapy. Physical therapy aims to restore movement and function after a musculoskeletal system issue through different techniques and methods involving the manipulation of the body. Physical therapy is effective in treating a wide range […]
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 […]
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 […]
