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…
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,…
Many studies have examined the types of work-related injuries that tend to happen in various types of professions, and how frequently they indeed happen. The types of injuries are generally not that surprising: People who have to lift heavy loads every day tend to have back and knee problems, office workers are susceptible to carpal…
The knee takes an inordinate amount of pressure and stress every day as it bears the body’s weight with each step, so naturally it tends to develop injuries over time as we get older. It can also get injured in high-impact sports activities or simply when twisting the wrong way. As our population gets older…
Car accidents can be a nuisance at their best and life-threatening at their worst. There are a variety of orthopedic injuries you can incur when you are a part of a car accident. Let’s take a look at the most common orthopedic injuries that you should look out for if you are a part of…
