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…
You can’t imagine living without your hands, can you? However, many of us are guilty of neglecting these important tools until we start to experience problems with them. Don’t make the same mistake. Below, we’ve listed five tips from our orthopedic specialists here at Total Orthopaedic Care for exercising the hand so as to improve…
Children change every minute of every day. So, when you choose an orthopedic doctor for your youngster, you want one specifically trained in pediatrics. A pediatric orthopedic doctor understands that a child is not just a small adult, but rather, that their body system is young and developing. So, here’s how to select the right…
If your child has a musculoskeletal problem (involving the muscles, bones, or adjacent structures), you will get the best medical care from a pediatric orthopedist. Pediatric orthopedists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions affecting young patients, and these doctors have broad experience treating congenital and developmental disorders. Common orthopedic conditions affecting children…
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is among the most common causes of hand pain in many American adults. The condition occurs when the connective tissues around the carpal tunnel—the narrow passageway on the base of your hand where the median nerve runs through—get inflamed. The inflammation consequently puts pressure on the median nerve, which is one…
