The meniscus is a tough, rubbery cartilage structure located between your thigh bone and shinbone that acts as a shock absorber. Although it’s durable, a torn meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries. Athletes are prone to meniscus tears, especially those who routinely perform twisting Read More
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Movement Restrictions After Joint Replacement Surgery
Joint replacement surgery is a very beneficial procedure for those who need it. While it is a safe procedure, it is still considered major surgery. You will likely need extensive time to heal, and during this time, there will be movement restrictions to adhere to. Let’s take a look at what you Read More
What does recovery look like after a reverse shoulder replacement?
Patients considering reverse shoulder replacement surgery may be concerned about what recovery looks like. Reverse shoulder replacement usually requires at least one overnight stay in the hospital and several weeks of recovery. Here’s what you can expect after surgery. In The Recovery Room When Read More
Staying in the Game: Repetitive Stress Injuries and Sports Medicine
Sports and athletics are all about going beyond your limits and pushing for excellence. However, there are also times when working too hard can be a bad thing. Repetitive stress injuries (RSI) are just some of the conditions you may acquire from excessive training. Luckily, sports medicine can Read More
FAQs About Knee Replacement Surgery
More than 600,000 knee replacement surgeries are performed every year in the United States. This surgery aims to relieve painful and disabling symptoms in the knee – usually due to arthritis – and to restore knee function. Advancements are continually being made in the materials and techniques Read More
What is involved with the pre-operative evaluation for total knee replacement?
Preparations for total knee replacement surgery occurs weeks before the surgery. Apart from lifestyle and medication modifications, your surgeon will also perform pre-operative planning which includes a pre-operative evaluation. The surgeon needs to gather all the pertinent information to determine Read More
Topical Pain Medication: How It Is Changing the Way We Treat Chronic Pain
In treating chronic pain, there are a variety of approaches to take – and unfortunately, some can be addictive. With the potential of misuse, abuse, and life-threatening consequences of opioids and similar pain medications, the medical community often recommends topical pain medication as an Read More
Don’t Shrug Off Shoulder Replacement Surgery
While surgery is never the preferred option for anyone, it can sometimes be the only viable and effective solution. When this applies, it is best to seriously consider surgery instead of shrugging it off. If you severely injure or damage your shoulder, or have found conservative treatments do not Read More
When to Visit a Sports Medicine Physician
Living a healthy lifestyle means that you stay active through exercise or by playing a sport. But regardless of how hard you try, accidents and injuries are inevitable. Even professional athletes cannot avoid them. To the rescue are sports medicine physicians. These are healthcare providers who Read More
What Conditions Are Considered as Chronic Pain?
Pain is either acute or chronic. Acute pain comes on as a result of injury, illness, or surgery, and it goes away after resolution of the cause. Chronic pain, on the other hand, persists for weeks or months – long after the patient has otherwise healed from the injury, illness, or surgery. The Read More
