If your knee pain has become chronic and debilitating, your orthopedic surgeon may recommend that you consider having arthroscopic surgery to relieve the pain and to give you back your mobility. Arthroscopic knee surgery requires incisions that are only the size of a buttonhole, because the Read More
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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
Benefits of arthroscopic knee surgery
For those who struggle with chronic knee pain due to arthritis or an injury, resolving the pain can take a long time and require you to try many treatments. While conservative treatment methods are useful for many people, those with advanced arthritic or injury damage to the knee may need surgery. Read More
When to Visit a Sports Medicine Doctor
A sports medicine physician is an orthopedic doctor or surgeon with special training in the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of injuries and conditions that affect people with active lifestyles – particularly athletes. This is the type of medical specialist you want to see if Read More
Recovery For A Sprained Ankle
Ankle sprains are common injuries among people of all ages. They occur when one or more ligaments in the ankle are overstretched or torn. Such an injury can be caused by simply walking over an uneven surface. A mild sprain usually heals quickly and gets better without medical intervention, but a Read More
Causes of Achilles Tendinitis
Your Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body, and it runs along the back of your leg and connects the calf muscles to your heel bone. The tendon makes it possible for you to walk, run, jump, and go up and down stairs -- basically every activity that requires the use of the legs is made Read More
Signs of Needing Hip Replacement Surgery
Your hip is a ball-and-socket joint, and it has a protective cartilage cushioning to allow for smooth movement of the joint. Synovial fluid lubricates the cartilage to reduce friction during movement. If your cartilage becomes thin due to normal wear-and-tear or if the synovial fluid dries up, you Read More
Reasons You Should See An Orthopedic Doctor
Orthopedic doctors are experts of the musculoskeletal system, which includes the bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and other connective tissue. So, when is the right time to see an orthopedic doctor? Before we get to that, let’s take a look at what an orthopedic doctor does. What Does An Read More
Most Common Types of Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic surgery is performed to repair injuries and treat conditions of the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedists can perform surgical and nonsurgical treatments on the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and related tissues and structures. The field of orthopedic surgery has advanced to the Read More
Types of Foot Deformities
There are many different types of foot deformities. Some may be present from birth, while others can occur over time or well into adulthood. For some foot conditions, treatment may be required depending on the type and severity of the deformity. A slightly deformed foot may be able to be Read More
