Knee pain is one of the most common complaints, and many people have to take time off work and other commitments because of it. It is an ailment that can affect young and old and both men and women. There are many causes of knee pain. Some examples include: Sudden injuries (car accident, sports accident,…
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What Can an Orthopedic Surgeon Perform?
If you have an injury or condition affecting your musculoskeletal system (bones, muscles, joints) and are experiencing severe or chronic pain and reduced function, then it may be time to seek the expertise of an orthopedic surgeon. Musculoskeletal conditions can affect people at any age. The injury or condition may be a result of wear…
Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis and osteoarthritis might sound alike, but they are two very different syndromes. The prefix “osteo-” means “bone,” and both of these health conditions affect the bones. Osteoarthritis (OA) is often called simply “arthritis,” because it is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs when the protective cartilage at the ends of the bones…
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All About Overuse Injuries
People work hard and play hard, all at the expense of their bodies. Many times, a weekend warrior tries to shrug off an injury caused by playing their favorite sport – only to develop an overuse injury that causes chronic pain. Injuries like shin splints for runners, rotator cuff tendonitis for tennis players, and golfer’s…
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Pediatric Orthopedics
Children’s orthopedic doctors are the best type of physician to handle musculoskeletal issues of a child’s body. The orthopedic systems of an adult and a child are vastly different, because children’s bodies are still growing. Sometimes what has considered a problem with a child is merely a delay or a variation that will resolve itself…
