Gone are the days when traditional medicines and surgeries were the only means to cure or treat conditions. Regenerative medicine has made great strides in effectively treating health problems. In particular, a regenerative procedure called platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy has gained traction as an effective treatment in the healthcare field. So, what is PRP therapy…
It’s normal to deal with aches and pains occasionally, especially if you live an active lifestyle or work on your feet. Knee pain can become a regular occurrence in such situations. You may decide to ignore it and hope for the best. In some cases, the pain will go away on its own. But what…
The musculoskeletal system of a child significantly differs from an adult as children’s bodies are still growing and developing, unlike the mature musculoskeletal system of a grown person. This growing and development process can cause unique problems that require special care from a pediatric orthopedic surgeon. Let’s explore if the procedures used in pediatric orthopedics…
The musculoskeletal system is responsible for the movement of the human body. It is made up of bones, joints, muscles, and tendons. The skeletal system provides the framework for the body, protecting the internal organs, while the muscles allow for movement. A human body without the musculoskeletal system is no human body at all. Since…
If you’re an athlete, you may have heard of – or even experienced – Bennett’s fracture. This is a fracture near the base of the first metacarpal bone, which is the bone below the thumb and above the wrist in the palm of the hand. The metacarpal bones are the five bones inside the palm…
