Sport Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery
Joint problems can make it hard to perform everyday tasks and may cause pain that limits your enjoyment of life. Your doctor may recommend non-surgical treatments at first, but surgery may benefit you if conservative procedures don’t improve your joint problem. In the United States, more than a million people undergo total joint replacement surgery…
Gone are the days when people with health problems had very limited treatment options: medications and surgery. There has emerged a treatment approach that is deemed one of the most promising frontiers in modern medicine – biologic therapy. Unlike pharmacological products which are synthesized chemically, biologics are made from naturally occurring substances and work by…
Since both orthopedic doctors and chiropractors relieve the discomfort caused by musculoskeletal system issues, most people assume that both are the same. Even though orthopedics and chiropractic share strikingly overlapping characteristics, there is much difference between both disciplines regarding the education, specialties, and scope of practice. If you are also one of those who think…
Our joints begin to wear out as we age. If you’re suffering from joint pain and stiffness, you know how debilitating it can be. Whether it’s from natural wear and tear, degenerative diseases, or injuries, joint pain can keep you from going about your daily activities with ease. The treatment for joint pain isn’t just…
Basketball is one of the most played sports in the United States. Basketball is undeniably an essential part of American culture, from school competitions to NBA tournaments. As an intense sport with lots of movement, sports injuries are pretty common among basketball players. Let’s look at the most common basketball injuries and what you can…
The elbow is a hinge type of joint that connects the upper arm bone to the forearm bones. It is made up of three bones: the ulna, humerus, and radius and allows you to bend and straighten your arms, and reach, lift, and move objects. The bones of the elbow are supported by muscles, ligaments,…
Biologic treatments are a natural way to treat orthopedic injuries and wear-and-tear on the joints. Examples of autologous biologics are platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy and stem cell therapy derived from the body of the individual. You might have heard of these therapies being used to treat sports injuries. In fact, some of the earliest recipients…
Did you know that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is used as treatment for sports injuries, wound healing, and recover after surgery? PRP therapy promotes tissue healing and growth. However, optimal healing and pain relief don’t stop once the procedure is over — in fact, a large part of it depends on what you do after….
Stem cells have been part of the medical conversation for a long time now. Its use in medicine has been largely debated, specifically regarding its risks, benefits, and ethical concerns. This form of regenerative medicine is used to repair damaged tissues from aging, disease, and injury. Research has focused on stem cells’ unique characteristics and…
People who lead active lives know that no matter how careful we are, we can’t prevent every injury. Runners, in particular, are prone to injuries to the knees, legs, and feet. While many of these injuries aren’t severe, and we can address them with home remedies, some injuries need attention from a medical expert. What…
