Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system. This includes injuries and diseases of the bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage found throughout the body. Together, these soft and hard tissues work to help us move and perform our daily activities. With overuse, improper
Read MoreThousands of foot surgeries are performed in the United States annually. However, these procedures are not always the treatments of choice. Your foot and ankle specialist will tell you if surgery is right for your foot or ankle and also the details of the treatment and recovery. Let’s talk about foot surgery, what you
Read MoreYes, orthopedic doctors offer urgent care as they know that accidents and injuries don’t keep business hours and can happen at any time. An orthopedic urgent care center provides a very cost-effective, convenient, quick, and appropriate solution to your orthopedic problems regardless of your injury sustained on the job, at home, or on the sports
Read MoreThe knee is one of the most critical joints needed for mobility. A knee replacement can provide relief from the painful symptoms of knee arthritis and improves the mobility of patients over 90 percent of the time. If you are considering a knee replacement, you must have a lot of questions on your mind, one
Read MoreThe joints, discs, and bones in the neck can undergo degenerative changes related to age-related wear and tear. If the discs shrink, the vertebrae lose cushioning, and the bones begin to rub together and develop bone spurs, which are lumps that form off a bone. The space where the nerve roots exit the canal can
Read MoreThe muscles in your back support your spine, and they help you move your body, rotate, twist, and bend your body, and stand up straight. If you cannot stand up straight, walking also becomes nearly impossible. Should anything go wrong with your spine, and if your back hurts, you could be looking at limitations of
Read MoreAnother year has gone by, and we are given another opportunity to celebrate successes, learn from failures, and plan for the future. The past year has presented many important trends in orthopedic care that are worth looking out for as we enter 2022. Read on to learn some of the orthopedic trends that will likely
Read MoreAn urgent care facility is the middle ground between your primary doctor and the ER. It is your go-to if you have a medical situation that is not serious enough to warrant an ER visit but still requires prompt intervention. Going to an orthopedic urgent care clinic is your best bet if you have an
Read MoreBeing involved in high-impact sports or physically demanding activities puts you at a greater risk for musculoskeletal injuries, namely bone fractures. Fractures require medical intervention to keep the bones in place and ensure proper healing. It, therefore, makes sense to be proactive and find a reliable orthopedic doctor, who can help you achieve the best
Read MoreAbout four in five people will experience lower back pain at one point in their life. The symptoms may range from a mild and dull ache to severe stabbing pain that makes daily life difficult. Several conditions can cause lower back pain, and increasingly sedentary lifestyles contributed to its growing prevalence. If you’re struggling with
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