If you are dealing with persistent joint pain and a limited range of motion, you may be considering total joint replacement surgery. Total joint replacement surgery is a procedure that helps to relieve chronic joint pain and improve mobility when other treatments have been unsuccessful. Joint Read More
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Can Stem Cells Help Treat Chronic Orthopedic Problems?
There have been many revolutionary advancements in the fast-paced world of regenerative medicine – to the point where everything can seem possible. There are now viable options for relatively quick and easy treatments of longtime pain, and one of those options is stem cell therapy. This a Read More
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 Read More
Types of Foot Deformities
Everyone experiences foot pain at some point in their lives. However, some people have chronic issues that are caused by foot deformities. Some foot deformities are congenital, which means they develop when you are born. Many foot deformities form as you get older. Here are the most common types Read More
How To Prevent Future Sports Injuries?
Injury prevention should be a top priority if you play sports, exercise, or lead an active lifestyle. Injuries are not just a threat to safety but also your health. Did you know that a joint with a history of injury is prone to developing osteoarthritis later on in life? What’s more, recovering from Read More
Causes of Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that is marked by damage to the peripheral nervous system, which generally comprises the nerves in the limbs. The peripheral nervous system sends sensory information to the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord), such as pain and cold signals. Nerve Read More
What Are Repetitive Stress Disorders?
Repetitive stress disorders stem from repetitive motions, vibrations, or compression that has caused injury in the musculoskeletal system or the nervous system. These disorders most often affect our joints, neck, arms, legs, and hands, usually occurring from overuse or poor technique. They are also Read More
What Is Fluoroscopy?
There are many imaging tests used in the medical field today. Each offers different benefits and risks. One such imaging test is called the fluoroscopy. Fluoroscopy is an imaging technique that utilizes a continuous high-resolution X-ray that is connected to a monitor, allowing your physician to Read More
Sprains vs. Strains
People often get “sprains” and “strains” mixed up and confused with each other. Other than sounding alike, these two common musculoskeletal injuries often share the same symptoms. Although sprains affect different soft tissues of the body as compared to strains, people often use similar conserv Read More
Common Types of Hip Surgeries
For hip pain that fails to respond to conservative treatments, your doctor may recommend hip surgery. Often the last resort for patients dogged with hip problems, surgery can be a life-saver for many. The two most common types of hip surgeries used to treat orthopedic hip conditions are either Read More
