If you visit an orthopedic doctor with arthritis of the shoulder (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or post-traumatic arthritis), severe shoulder fracture, or some other painful condition that is not getting better with nonsurgical treatment, the odds are very high that your orthopedic surgeon will recommend you shoulder replacement surgery after a thorough evaluation. Like any other…
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Understanding Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Whether you have sustained a severe shoulder injury or you suffer from arthritis in the shoulder, it is in your best interest to have an expert evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon. Symptoms that warrant a shoulder evaluation include shoulder pain that interferes with sleep, pain every time you reach upward or brush your hair, and…
Things to Consider Before Undergoing a Hip Replacement Surgery
You can compare joints to a vehicle’s components – they both wear out over time. While proper care can extend the life of your joints, it doesn’t always prevent issues completely. For instance, your hips may wear out over time, even if you exercise and take care of yourself. When this occurs, it is time…
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Types of Hip Replacement Surgery
Having a hip replacement involves the removal of the damaged or diseased portion of the hip joint, and replacing it with a prosthetic hip. This can be done for patients with hip fractures, but it is even more frequently done for patients with hip arthritis. This procedure enables those with hip arthritis to finally enjoy…
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Overview of Arthroscopic Surgery
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…
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FAI – Mechanical hip impingement and its treatment
By Matt Stensrud, PT, Clinic Director Midwest Orthopaedics Physical Therapy Neutral Pelvis Position 2. Anterior Pelvic Tilt Many individuals we see in our practice get diagnosed with Femoral Acetabular Impingement (FAI). There are two main reasons for this impingement including structural changes…
Signs Of Needing A Hip Replacement Surgery
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…
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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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…
