Is Total Joint Replacement an Option for Arthritis Sufferers? If you suffer from arthritis, this condition can be extremely painful and, at times, completely debilitating. Pain medication can dull the ache of arthritic joints, but cannot take it away completely. Arthritis can start at any age and is not something … Continue reading →

Do I Have Tennis Elbow or Golfer’s Elbow? What’s the Difference? Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to be a tennis player or a golfer to suffer from elbow pain. This is an injury that can happen to anyone at any time. Repetitive motion opens the door to elbow … Continue reading →

What is Weight Lifter’s Shoulder?  AC joint osteolysis, commonly referred to as “Weight Lifter’s Shoulder” is a common problem among the weightlifting community. This because it is caused by constant stress to the acromioclavicular joint, or AC joint, at the top of the shoulder. When people lift weights over their … Continue reading →

What is a Herniated Disc? Your spine is composed of vertebrae; small individual bones that allow the spine to move fluidly without damaging the spinal cord. To support the vertebrae, humans also have intervertebral discs, which are softer circles of tissue that are located between vertebrae. These softer discs have … Continue reading →

Meniscus Tears Symptoms & Test A meniscus tear occurs when the rubbery, C-shaped disc that cushions part of your knee is injured by twisting or sudden movement. There are two menisci (plural of meniscus) in your knee, one on each side. These discs cushion the space between your femur and … Continue reading →

10 Most Common Orthopedic Injuries  Our bodies hold up to a lot of wear and tear, but that doesn’t mean we are infallible. Orthopedic – bones and muscles – injuries are some of the most common injuries that doctors see in their offices, but they’re not just all bone breaks … Continue reading →

A Day in the Life of an Orthopedic Surgeon An orthopedic surgeon is a medical professional who operates on the musculoskeletal parts of the body. This can include the bones, knees, hips, joints, tendons, ligaments and muscles. Whether someone was born with a condition that affects these areas or they … Continue reading →

5 Things to Do Before Knee Replacement Surgery Because most knee replacement surgeries are scheduled only after every other option has been exhausted, you most likely have time to prepare. In the days and weeks before your knee replacement, there are a handful of things you can do that will … Continue reading →

Did Santa Break a Hip Coming Down the Chimney? Santa Clause has a big job each Christmas Eve: deliver toys to every child in the world in a single night. Unfortunately, most of the northern hemisphere is cold on the one day he has to work, which means treacherous travel. … Continue reading →

How Does Platelet-Rich Plasma Help Orthopedic Injuries? Orthopedic injuries – the ones that involve the muscles, ligaments, tendons or bones of the body – can be extremely painful. More than that, they can take a while to recover from because healing takes longer in these areas. Some research indicates that … Continue reading →