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 hip [Read More]
orthopedics
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 a [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]
Are Your Shoes Causing Your Knee Pain?
There are so many reasons why you might be experiencing pain in your knee. One of those reasons may be something you never even thought of – you may be wearing the wrong shoes! It’s true! Some people think that if they get a walking shoe with extra cushioning or buy special insoles that it will sol [Read More]
