Sport Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery
Pain along your lower leg could have many different causes. Three of the most likely causes are shin splints, stress fractures, and chronic exertional compartment syndrome. So, which of these three do you have, or is your condition something else entirely? Let’s talk about the differences and similarities among these conditions, and where you can…
Hip replacement surgery is a major procedure that requires a lot of planning and preparation on your part. Recovery from the procedure can take weeks, so it is best to think about how you can prepare for a smooth recovery time. Once you schedule a hip replacement surgery, you might have fears or questions. You…
Common treatment options for various sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions include the RICE method (rest, ice, compression, and elevation), oral medications, and physical therapy. Sometimes, however, more intensive treatment is warranted in order to achieve long-lasting pain relief and improved function. New developments in the field of medicine include regenerative medicine, which enables the body…
Orthopedic surgeons are doctors specializing in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, disorders, and diseases. They have the training and experience necessary to treat common and complex orthopedic issues using an individualized approach that may include a combination of nonsurgical and surgical treatment methods. Sports and work-related injuries and joint diseases are all within the area…
Stenosing tenosynovitis, better known as trigger finger, is a common hand condition that is usually caused by repetitive gripping, which irritates the tendons in the fingers. Those with professions that require repetitive hand use and prolonged gripping are at a higher risk of developing trigger finger. Additionally, women, people above the age of 40, those…
The most common orthopedic injuries, such as sprains and strains and simple fractures, can be treated without surgical intervention. Even arthritis, which is the most common cause of orthopedic pain, can be treated using non-surgical treatment methods. With non-surgical orthopedic treatments, there are fewer risks involved, and orthopedic injuries usually respond very well to these…
Musculoskeletal conditions and injuries are not only painful and troublesome, but they can also be life-limiting. Fortunately, advances are continually being made in the treatment of orthopedic conditions, and among the most cutting-edge treatments involve the use of stem cells. It may sound like science fiction, but the continuing research being made on the use…
Before the technological advancements in the field of medicine that are used today, orthopedic surgeons had to employ highly invasive surgeries to fix musculoskeletal problems and injuries. This surgery brought with it a high risk of infection and a long recovery period. However, the invention of a minimally invasive procedure made it easier to see,…
The main function of a knee joint is to bend, straighten, and bear the weight of the body with the help of the ankles and hips. The knee acts and works more than just a simple hinged joint because it can also twist and rotate. To support the entire body while doing all of these…
Of all the joints in your body, your shoulder has the greatest range of motion and is highly likely to experience damage or injury over the course of your lifetime. Whether through the regular wear and tear of osteoarthritis or after a rotator cuff injury, shoulder reconstruction surgery may be the best means to restore…
