Sports medicine is a medical field that focuses on helping athletes prevent and manage injuries, as well as improving their performance. It can benefit all physically active people, from professional athletes to weekend warriors. Sports medicine physicians use various tools to help patients like you Read More
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How Long is Stem Cell Treatment Effective?
Stem cell treatment is becoming increasingly popular as a form of regenerative medicine. Doctors use it to treat various conditions, including orthopedic injuries or issues affecting the musculoskeletal system. The treatment can help patients increase their mobility and function, decrease their Read More
How to Find the Best Hip Replacement Surgeon
Hip surgery is often recommended for patients who suffer from hip conditions such as arthritis and sports injuries. One of the surgical treatments available is joint replacement, which replaces a damaged hip with a prosthetic one. Hip replacement surgeons are the best at performing this sort of Read More
The Ideal Partial Knee Replacement Candidate
Do you have chronic joint pain, stiffness, and swelling that isn’t responding to other treatments? Partial knee replacement surgery may be the solution for you. Also called unicompartmental knee replacement, this surgical procedure can help those with arthritis and other degenerative joint Read More
Preparation Tips for Hip Replacement Surgery
Hip replacement surgery is a major procedure that requires proper preparation and planning to ensure a successful outcome. The procedure involves replacing the damaged joint with an artificial implant. Around 300,000 hip replacements are done in the United States every year. The tips in this blog Read More
4 Benefits of Getting Your Feet Checked by a Foot Doctor
If you have foot or ankle pain, the first person you may think of consulting is your primary care physician. While that is a good starting point, a foot doctor is a better medical professional to visit. Also known as a podiatrist, a foot doctor can diagnose and treat issues of the feet, ankles, Read More
How To Choose The Best Podiatrist
At least three out of four Americans are likely to experience significant foot health trouble in their lifetime. Ignoring the problem can lead to repeat occurrences, perhaps even worse than the first time, so seek a podiatrist for help. However, you shouldn’t just go to any provider.You should Read More
5 Common Sports Injuries and How to Fix Them
Sports injuries refer to injuries you sustain during a physical activity, whether sports, exercise, gym or a physically demanding job. Sports injuries are quite common and can result from numerous reasons, such as being hit by another player, using defective equipment, not being adequately trained, Read More
Commonly Used Sports Orthopedic Treatments
Did you know approximately 11 out of 100 Olympic athletes face injuries during contact sports like football, hockey, martial arts, etc., and non-contact sports? These statistics are enough to understand how common sports injuries are. Orthopedic sports medicine is a subspeciality of sports Read More
Tips on What to Look for When Shopping for a New Orthopedic Brace
Anyone recovering from recent surgery, injury, and other weakened bone or joint condition will benefit from wearing an orthopedic brace. It provides motion support within a particular range, protects your joint from further injury, and alleviates pain you might have. It is an investment in your Read More
