A torn rotator cuff is a common injury that can cause immense pain and decrease mobility in the shoulder. It occurs when one or more of the four muscles in the rotator cuff become damaged or torn, resulting in difficulty raising and rotating the arm. While this may seem like something that only affects athletes,…
Orthopedic injuries
Preventive Measures for Maintaining Healthy Joints and Bones
Maintaining healthy joints and bones should be a goal for everyone. Athlete or not, healthy bones and joints are important for mobility and quality of life. While laying the building blocks should have started when you were young, it is not too late. According to the Mayo Clinic, keeping joints and bones healthy is something…
10 Common Orthopaedic Injuries
Despite trying our best to avoid injuries, the reality is orthopedic injuries are part of life. From childhood to adulthood to your senior years, there is always the risk of injuries. It is fortunate that there are medical doctors who spend decades studying and training in expert injury treatment, and they’re called orthopedic surgeons. Every…