The Difference Between an Orthopedic Doctor and an Orthopedic Surgeon Orthopedists, often mistakenly referred to as orthopedic doctors, specialize in diagnosis, treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions. Orthopedic surgeons also diagnose, treat and prevent musculoskeletal problems, but they can perform surgery when necessary as well. What does an orthopedist … Continue reading →

What Can Go Wrong in a Rotator Cuff Surgery? The rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles in the shoulder which allow you to rotate and lift your arm and keeps your shoulder joint in place. Problems are generally caused in the rotator cuff either through injury, such … Continue reading →

The Benefits of Pilates We all know exercise is an important component in our weekly routines to achieve or maintain overall health. Pilates, specifically, has gained popularity over the years for its reputation to build core strength, tone the body, and to foster a balance between body and mind.  Pilates, … Continue reading →

How Can You Avoid Sports-Related Injuries?  Active people enjoy pushing themselves and developing their skills and strengths with new or more intense physical activity. This is how great athletes are made, but it’s also how great athletes get injured. If you’re the type to push yourself to the edge, you … Continue reading →

Are You Too Old For Knee Replacement Surgery?  A knee replacement may be needed for a number of reasons: to replace an older joint replacement, to repair an aging joint, or to reverse severe damage caused by an injury. If you’re discussing the potential for a knee replacement with your … Continue reading →

How is Summer Affecting Your Health?  If you’re like most people, you look forward to the summer and enjoy spending time outside soaking up the sun. During those long winter months, it can seem like summer is the solution to all your problems, and it provides a lot of opportunity … Continue reading →

What Does an Orthopedic Surgeon Do? Orthopedic surgeons are doctors who care for and operate on the bones, ligaments, tendons and muscles of the body. Often, they help patients find ways to manage orthopedic conditions or injuries without surgery, but offer surgery when there are no other options. Orthopedic practices … Continue reading →

5 Most Common Orthopedic Surgeries Orthopedic surgeries, surgeries involving the bone, muscle, ligaments and tendons in the body, are some of the most common. Hospitals and private surgical practices perform millions of orthopedic surgeries a year, and that number is expected to increase to 6.6 million by 2020! With numbers … Continue reading →

What is Adhesive Capsulitis, AKA Frozen Shoulder? For someone with shoulder stiffness and pain, there are a few concerns about potential ligament, tendon or joint damage. However, in some cases, it may not be severe damage or trauma; it could simply be “frozen shoulder.” What is a frozen shoulder? Frozen … Continue reading →

Best Tips for Recovery After Your Meniscus Surgery The meniscus is the rubbery pad of cartilage located between the bones of your kneecap. Tearing this cartilage can result in worsening pain and swelling, and you may also experience tenderness and limited range of movement. Because the meniscus is so vital … Continue reading →