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…
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PRP Treatment: How It Works
You’ve heard other people raving about how PRP treatment has helped them manage their musculoskeletal problem and move freely again, and now, you’re eager to learn more about it and see if it’s ever worth a try. Read on to get a general understanding of PRP treatment, particularly how it works, its orthopedic applications, and…
All about knee replacement surgery
Knee replacement surgery or knee arthroplasty is a surgical procedure that restores function to a damaged knee and provides pain relief. Those who have severe pain and are disabled are good candidates for a knee replacement. Close to 800,000 knee replacements are performed every year in the United States, and it is the most commonly…
How Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Can Be Treated at an Orthopedic Clinic
The long hours’ many employees spend at their jobs – performing the same movements over and over again – are linked to numerous musculoskeletal problems, especially in your neck, back, shoulders, and hands. Sitting all day typing and using your mouse at a computer can cause compression of the median nerve in the wrist, which…
What to Expect from Physical Therapy after Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery
It might be alarming to feel some pain even after rotator cuff repair surgery. Rest assured, this is a common occurrence. Usually, the soreness is due to your shoulder recovering from the surgery itself or stiffness from the lack of movement. While your shoulder is healing, getting your range of motion back with stretching and…