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 →

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 →