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Your shoulders are your most movable joints. They allow you to perform overhead movements and contribute to your upper body strength. If your shoulder joint is injured, your range of motion can be significantly limited. An injury to your rotator cuff, the tendons, and muscles that surround the joint, can impact your daily activities, too…
Physical therapists, also referred to as PTs, assist patients of all ages and conditions in improving the functionality of the musculoskeletal system. A few of their main goals include improving movement, managing pain, and preventing injury or reinjury. For this reason, physical therapy is essential for athletes. Let’s take a look at the role physical…
Arthroscopic surgery is a type of minimally invasive procedure used to view, diagnose, and treat a wide range of joint problems. It allows surgeons to see inside a joint without making large incisions, meaning there are fewer surgical risks and complications. Also, recovery is often much quicker when compared with traditional surgical methods. Arthroscopic surgery…
Orthopedics and sports medicine might seem like the same thing at first glance. After all, an orthopedic doctor can handle a broken bone or twisted ankle, and so can a sports medicine doctor. So, if you fracture your wrist or sprain your ankle, which one should you visit? The truth is, orthopedics and sports medicine…
Arthroscopic knee surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery used to view, diagnose, and treat a wide range of problems within the knee joint. It requires very small incisions and is guided by a miniature viewing instrument that displays images on a video monitor and surgical instruments. There is less risk of infection and…
Hip pain is a common occurrence, and treatments for mild cases can be as simple as resting your joints and avoiding physical activities. However, if your aches do not subside despite adequate rest, you might want to get your hips checked. Muscle injury and joint damage are common causes of hip pain. Seeking professional medical…
After a surgical procedure, pain is expected.. Luckily, our surgeon at Midwest Orthopedics helps you manage your pain immediately following your procedure and throughout your recovery. The amount of pain you have after a procedure depends on the type of procedure you went through. You may experience pain after surgery because of tissue damage from…
Knee pain is a common ailment that affects many people. Whether it’s caused by an injury, overuse, or a health condition, knee pain is no fun to deal with. Fortunately, there are many treatment options available that can help you find relief. Below are some common causes of knee pain. If you experience knee pain,…
One of the main reasons why adults visit their doctor is for chronic knee pain. Your orthopedic doctor may have you first try physical therapy, steroid shots, and PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy – but if none of those work or if they stop working, the doctor may recommend that you consider having a knee replacement….
If you have a musculoskeletal condition and are looking for specialized medical care for an evaluation and treatment, you may have concerns that an orthopedic surgeon’s only treatment solution is surgery. In fact, surgery is recommended only when other more conservative treatments have failed to work successfully. Orthopedic surgeons are dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment,…
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