Shoulder pain can be caused by many factors but is most common as a result of a sports injury or from a medical condition, such as arthritis. Baseball players, tennis players and swimmers, who perform a lot of repetitive overhead movements with their arms, are more susceptible to shoulder Read More
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Common Types of Sports Injuries
It doesn’t matter if you’re a professional athlete or someone who only plays sports on the weekend, there is always a chance you can get injured. Once you’ve suffered a sports injury it can make you more vulnerable to re-injury and conditions such as osteoarthritis. There are many causes of sports Read More
When Is A Joint Fusion Necessary?
If you have severe joint pain caused by a condition such as arthritis, then joint fusion surgery may be an option worth considering, especially if other treatments have failed to relieve your arthritic pain. But when is joint fusion necessary? Here’s what you need to know. Why Joint Fusion? Joint Read More
What Is Joint Fusion Surgery?
Did you know joint replacement surgery is not the only treatment for painful and damaged joints? Joint fusion surgery or arthrodesis is a type of surgical procedure usually recommended to patients with pain in the foot due to arthritis or joint instability. Joint replacement surgery is a very Read More
Different Types of Pain Management Therapies
Pain is a very personal topic for anyone who suffers from it. A lot of pain symptoms subside when the underlying condition causing the pain is treated. However, in some cases, pain symptoms must be managed because the underlying condition cannot be cured. In such situations, pain management Read More
Differences Between Partial and Total Knee Replacement
Knee replacement surgery is one of the most common joint replacement procedures in the United States, with approximately seven hundred thousand procedures performed each year. The knee is one of the most stressed joints in the body, making it particularly susceptible to wear-and-tear type Read More
Benefits of Arthroscopic Surgery
Arthroscopic surgery is a highly effective and beneficial method of performing a variety of surgical procedures, including orthopedic procedures. Traditional surgeries require surgeons to open up the entire area being operated on using large incisions. Arthroscopic surgery is an alternative to this. Read More
What Is PRP Therapy?
The blood that circulates throughout our bodies is composed of both liquid and solid components. Red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets make up the solid portion of blood. They move through the circulatory system via a liquid base called plasma. Platelets are mainly associated with Read More
Common Alternatives to Total Joint Replacements
Total joint replacement is an invasive procedure in which your surgeon replaces arthritic or damaged parts of the joint with an artificial joint. While a total joint replacement is the most effective treatment for a damaged and painful joint, it should be the final course of action after exhausting Read More
Treatments for Rotator Cuff Problems
If you are active in sports or work in a profession that requires constant and repetitive motions of the shoulder, chances are high you have at one time injured your rotator cuff. Injuries to your rotator cuff can range from slight inflammation to tears. With a partial tear, the tendon may be torn Read More
