Sports-related injuries are a common occurrence across all age brackets. Millions of individuals participate in various sports and fitness-related activities, and millions of them get injured – whether they’re playing professionally, at the amateur level, or are simply getting [Read More]
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Full vs. Partial Knee Replacement
There are many reasons people have knee replacement surgery, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, or an injury. These issues can cause knee pain while walking, standing, or just trying to get up from a chair after being seated for a while. Every year, about 700,000 [Read More]
Recovery After a Total Knee Replacement
If you are having a total knee replacement procedure, your doctor will explain to you everything from pre-surgery preparation to post-operative recovery. If you are living with chronic knee issues and you are considering having this surgery, perhaps you’re wondering what recovery is like after the [Read More]
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
In a healthy human hip, the ball portion of the upper thighbone is covered by the hip socket. When the ball portion of the thighbone isn’t completely encased, the hip joint can become dislocated, causing the ball to become loose in the socket – a condition known as developmental dysplasia of the [Read More]
Arthroscopy Benefits vs. Open Surgery
When your doctor has recommended that you have surgery on one of your joints, it’s a good idea for you to know and understand what your choices are. With sports-related injuries, there are typically two approaches: arthroscopic surgery and traditional open surgery. Each of these types has its [Read More]
Reasons for a Discectomy
As we grow older, we begin experiencing aches and pains. The back is one of the most common areas in which those age-related pains can happen, and a herniated disc in the spine may be the cause. The spinal column is made up of bones (vertebrae) that are separated and cushioned by discs, which [Read More]
Hip Replacement, The Minimally Invasive Process
When other treatment options have fallen short to relieve hip pain, orthopedists may recommend hip replacement surgery. During this procedure, your orthopedist will remove the damaged joint, replacing it with an artificial joint commonly made from surgical plastic or metal. The most common [Read More]
Different Symptoms of Back Issues
Back pain is one of the most common reasons why people see a doctor or even miss work or school. Back pain does not discriminate – it affects people of all ages and both genders. A hurting back can be the result of lifting heavy objects or simply improper posture. In some cases, it may also [Read More]
Common Causes of Shoulder Pain
The shoulder is a ball-and-socket type joint consisting of three bones, four muscles, and four tendons – all connected with ligaments. The shoulder has the greatest range of motion of any joint in the human body, making it more susceptible to injury, wear and tear, and pain than other joints. The [Read More]
Mobile Devices and Neck Pain
If you spend a few hours or more on your phone, tablet, or other handheld device and are experiencing neck pain, you might not be surprised to hear that there's a connection between the two. Mobile devices are almost impossible to avoid, and many people spend a lot of time on them for leisure and [Read More]
