The Civil War, Pearl Harbor, 9/11 … America has faced many adversities in its history and has managed to emerge stronger in the aftermath. But how do you fight and defeat an invisible medical enemy – especially one as seemingly challenging as the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic? The first step to overcoming any crisis of this magnitude is to separate the fact from the fiction, understand what you’re up against, and know what needs to be done to protect yourself, your loved ones, and [Read More]
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Benefits of Stem Cell Therapy for Arthritis
While there are more than 100 types of arthritis, all of them are related to inflammation of the joints. Arthritis is more common as we get older, but it can also affect young athletes who are putting a lot of heavy and constant pressure on certain joints. This inflammation can cause persistent pain and disability if the patient receives insufficient treatment or does nothing about it. While pain-relief medications and surgical interventions usually work for arthritis, they tend to be quite [Read More]
When to See a Sports Medicine Physician
If you have a sports-related or musculoskeletal injury, or if you want to improve your overall fitness level safely and effectively, then the ideal type of specialist to see is a sports medicine physician. Sports medicine is a specialty within the field of orthopedic medicine that was originally developed to provide high-quality medical care for professional and collegiate athletes, but it now goes far beyond that. Sports doctors work with a person who: Has an orthopedic [Read More]
Recovery from a Hip Replacement
Hip disorders can be painful and disabling and cause disruption to everyday life. If you are finding that your hip condition or pain is getting worse, or that symptoms have not improved with nonsurgical treatment methods, hip replacement surgery may be the best solution. Advances in hip replacement surgery and greater knowledge of human anatomy have led to surgical techniques becoming increasingly precise, joint implants are designed better than ever before, and surgery being less and less [Read More]
Causes of Knee Arthritis
When people talk about “arthritis,” they usually mean osteoarthritis. This is a wear-and-tear condition that is characterized by inflamed joints. The primary symptoms of arthritis are pain, stiffness, and swelling around the affected joint. Arthritis can affect any joint in your body, but it most commonly (and most severely) affects the knees, hands, spine, and hips. If someone in your family suffers from this condition, you have an increased risk of developing it. Preserving the health of [Read More]
Treatments for a Shoulder Impingement
Shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons why adult patients see their doctors. Your shoulder consists of muscles, tendons, and bones that allow smooth movement and a wide range of motion, but this complex intersection of tissues can develop an impingement – causing inflammation and pain. There are several types of shoulder impingement, including rotator cuff tendonitis and shoulder bursitis. It’s usually the rotator cuff that’s causing shoulder pain, swelling, limited movement, and [Read More]
Bursitis Treatment and Prevention
The bursa is a small sac filled with fluid that serves as a protective layer between bones, muscles, and tendons. When these sacs become inflamed due to overuse, infection or injury, they start to lose their ability to reduce friction; this can cause immense pain and discomfort in the affected area and often results in a condition called bursitis. There are ways to prevent bursitis, but if you have already show symptoms or have been diagnosed with the condition, you will need to be under the [Read More]
First Signs of Hip Arthritis
Any joint in your body is susceptible for arthritis, the most common type of which osteoarthritis – the wearing down of the joint due to years of wear and tear. And when it comes to wear and tear, one of the most vulnerable joints is the hip. Depending on the type of arthritis you have, expect the pain and discomfort in your hip to get progressively worse over time. With osteoarthritis, the cartilage that lines the joints wears away over time, restricting the blood flow inside the joint. As the [Read More]
Responsibilities of an Orthopedic Surgeon
If you’ve ever hurt yourself while playing sports or experienced muscle and joint pain in your legs, shoulders, and knees, then you’ve probably seen an orthopedic doctor. Musculoskeletal conditions can affect a person at any age – if not due to an accident or sports injury while you’re young, you’re bound to be referred to an orthopedist when you’re older and are prone to wear-and-tear injuries. The mission of orthopedic surgeons is to prevent, diagnose, and treat musculoskeletal disorders. [Read More]
Orthopedic Surgeons Who Deal with Lower Limbs
Orthopedic surgeons perform surgeries and treatments on patients with bone, muscle, and joint issues. When treating the lower limbs – including the hips, knees, ankles, feet, and associated muscles and connective tissues – the goal is to restore the patient’s mobility and to relieve pain. Of all the joints in your body, the joints in your lower limbs are most prone to injury. And any such injury is usually accompanied by pain that limits your ability to move. Orthopedic physicians always [Read More]
