Orthopedic Injuries
Ankle Arthroscopy: Preparation and Recovery
If you’re suffering from persistent pain in your ankle from common problems such as arthritis, torn ligaments, cartilage injuries, bone fragments, impingement, or a buildup of scar tissue, ankle arthroscopy is a minimally invasive outpatient surgical treatment that can treat and fix the problem and put you on the road to a quick recovery. Explore…
Read MoreKnee Arthroscopy Recovery: Timing At-Home Care
Knee arthroscopy offers a minimally invasive solution to various knee problems, paving the way for a brighter future with improved mobility. However, the journey doesn’t end with the surgery itself. A crucial and exciting phase awaits you – recovering at home and returning to the activities you love. This blog offers practical tips and expert…
Read MoreHow to Stretch Safely After a Hip Replacement
A Guide to Safe Stretching After Hip Replacement Surgery Hip replacement surgery offers improved mobility and relief from chronic pain for many individuals. However, the journey to recovery doesn’t end in the operating room; it continues with postoperative care and rehabilitation exercises like stretching. If you’ve recently undergone a hip replacement or are supporting a…
Read MoreMoving on After Cervical Disc Replacement
Chronic neck pain and nerve pain can make doing the things you love impossible. Can you imagine what it would feel like to have your cervical spine symptoms relieved? With cervical disc replacement, this is truly possible. Whether your neck pain is a result of an acute injury, or the result of a degenerative change,…
Read MoreCervical Disc Replacement Surgery
Cervical spine fusion and cervical disc replacement are popular treatments for neck pain and radicular pain (nerve pain into our extremities), the latter having had proven results for several decades. The goal of any spine surgery is relieve pressure that is present on our spinal cord and nerves. With relief of pressure on our nervous…
Read MoreWhat Are the Long-Term Effects of a Crush Injury on the Foot?
Foot crush injuries can vary in severity but can often lead to long term debilitation and decreased quality of life. People that have suffered crush injuries of the foot often complain of stiffness, soreness, or inability to perform activities after an extended period of time. These injuries can also cause “dysesthesias” or abnormal sensations which…
Read MoreHow Do I Know If My Foot Injury Is Serious?
The feet are extraordinarily complex and important parts of the body. Each foot has 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 muscles and tendons that work together to allow you to move, balance, walk, run, and perform other everyday activities. When you suffer a foot injury, it’s important to understand your symptoms so you…
Read MoreWhy Does My Hip Hurt? 12 Common Causes of Hip Pain
If your hips are healthy, you probably don’t think about them very often. If you’re having hip pain, though, it may be the only thing on your mind. The hip is a large joint that helps support your body and all of its supporting structures, so this means there are plenty of causes of hip…
Read MoreWhat Is a Fallen Arch and How Is It Treated?
Flat feet, or pes planus, can be a painful condition found in children whose arches don’t develop or in adults who have suffered from an injury. Fallen arches occur when the entire sole of the foot touches the floor when standing. Though some people may have the appearance of flat feet with no symptoms, others…
Read MoreRegenerative Orthopedics and Sports Medicine: A Natural Fit
Regenerative Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Dealing with the consequences of Injuries, aging, and everyday wear and tear is an inevitable part of life for athletes and active individuals. Fortunately sports medicine helps people recover from conditions that affect their mobility and range of movement. This blog focuses on a new type of sports medicine that…
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