Your very first visit to an orthopedic surgeon may be because of a mishap while playing sports, from engaging in physical activity, or due to arthritis. Whatever the reason is, you might want to know what to expect during your appointment. The best way to have an eff0icient visit with the surgeon is to have…
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How to Prevent Summer Sports Injuries
We all look forward to enjoying the summer sunshine and midyear vacations. Summer is prime time for sports and plenty of physical activity, but this also means an increased likelihood of injury. People may experience many different types of musculoskeletal sports injuries – anything from minor injuries such as a mildly sprained ankle to more…
I Have Back Pain: Is It Time to Go to an Orthopedist?
Every year, more than 30 million Americans experience low-back pain at any given time. Yet, many just assume this is part of a busy, active, modern life. They go about their days silently suffering and, sadly, chronic pain becomes the new normal. Perhaps people believe that back pain is simply part of the aging process…
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Reasons for knee replacement surgery
If you have knee pain and have been recommended to consider knee replacement surgery, you may be wondering if it’s the right decision to make. Knee surgery, like any operation, is a big decision, and you should be as educated as possible about what to expect before, during, and after the procedure. There are many…
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Does Typing Cause RSI?
When you think of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), what comes to mind? For those of us who spend hours every day at the computer, it’s most likely carpel tunnel syndrome. While RSIs can come from any repetitive activity – from working on an assembly line to playing tennis – when it comes to carpel tunnel,…
