If you have a hip problem, such as pain or stiffness, that is making normal activities increasingly challenging, you may have started to explore the different treatment options available. Hip replacement surgery may be a consideration to improve mobility, relieve pain, and help you return to a normal lifestyle when non-surgical treatments have failed to…
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Questions to Ask Your Sports Medicine Doctor
Some of the biggest joys in life involve movement and physical activity. However, engaging in exercise and sports, even mild activities such as golf, can put you at risk of injury. A sports medicine doctor is an orthopedic surgeon who is specially trained in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of injuries that tend to happen…
Reasons For Seeing an Orthopedic Doctor
An orthopedic doctor treats issues that are specific to the musculoskeletal system. If you have aches and pains related to the tendons, ligaments, bones, or muscles in your body, you should see an orthopedic physician for treatment. Here are some of the most common reasons why people see orthopedic doctors. Unexplained Pain Feeling pain here…
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What to Expect from Orthopedic Physical Therapy
The purpose of physical therapy is to address pain or disability issues. Specifically, an orthopedic physical therapist addresses musculoskeletal pain and/or loss of mobility that’s associated with an injury or recovering from surgery. An orthopedic physical therapist assists patients in working through exercises and movements that will help them regain strength, flexibility, and range of…
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Most Common Types of Orthopedic Surgeries
If you have a musculoskeletal injury, or if you are experiencing pain in your bones, muscles, or joints, then it may be time to seek the expertise of an orthopedic doctor. Orthopedists specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of musculoskeletal issues, including fractures, torn ligaments and tendons, joint problems, and…
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An overview of orthopaedic and sports medicine
Orthopaedic medicine is a specialty in medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries. Physicians who specialize in orthopaedic medicine are called orthopaedic doctors or surgeons. But wait…what about sports medicine? Don’t sports medicine practitioners also specialize in orthopaedic injuries? The answer is yes and no. Orthopaedic doctors and…
Surgical Treatments for Knee Pain
Knee pain is a common problem that can stem from many causes. It may come from acute injuries or chronic medical conditions. Knee pain can occur to anyone, but athletes, manual labor workers, the elderly, and overweight individuals are at a higher risk of damaging their knee joints, which is one of the most common…
What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus – and How to Protect Yourself and Those You Love
The Civil War, Pearl Harbor, 9/11 … America has faced many adversities in its history and has managed to emerge stronger in the aftermath. But how do you fight and defeat an invisible medical enemy – especially one as seemingly challenging as the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic? The first step to overcoming any crisis of…
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What You Should Know About Arthroscopic Surgery
What is Arthroscopic Surgery? Advances in medical technology happen every day. One of the most beneficial advancements in medical technology was the invention of arthroscopic surgery. Arthroscopic surgery is named after the instrument used by surgeons to perform the minimally-invasive surgery. An arthroscope refers to a tiny camera that helps surgeons see inside the body…
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Preparing for Joint Replacement Surgery
Having a fairly substantial operation like joint replacement surgery can seem overwhelming. What will help you feel like you have some semblance of control is to prepare ahead of time, so you can minimize your anxiety before the surgery and actually have things ready for your recuperation afterward. If you’re considering or anticipating having a…
