Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that affects many people, especially those who spend a lot of time on their feet. It is characterized by inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is a band of tissue that runs from the heel to the toes. This can cause significant pain in the heel and foot, Read More
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How To Treat Athlete’s Foot – 8 Tips for Success
Athlete's foot is a fungal infection of the foot. It can cause itching, burning, and peeling of the skin, is typically found between the toes or on the soles of the feet, and can spread to the nails. While athlete's foot is not a serious medical condition, it can be very uncomfortable and can Read More
Is Regenerative Medicine Used in Orthopedics?
Advances are being made in medicine daily, with regenerative medicine being a great example. It is shown to be a promising treatment in many medical disciplines, including orthopedics. As such, regenerative medicine has revolutionized the way healthcare providers treat orthopedic injuries and Read More
Questions to Ask Your Orthopedic Before Joint Surgery
Joint surgery can be beneficial when it comes to relieving pain and restoring flexibility and range of motion. However, you must feel comfortable with the process before committing to it. Having an open and honest dialogue with your orthopedic surgeon is essential to best prepare for the surgery. Read More
Knee Conditions Your Orthopedic Surgeon Can Help You With
Knee conditions can disrupt the function of one of your most important joints. These problems make even basic daily activities, such as walking upstairs or doing household chores, difficult. The good news is that orthopedic surgeons can help you manage and treat various knee conditions. Let’s Read More
How Sports Medicine Can Help Athletes Improve Their Performance
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
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
