When your doctor has recommended that you have surgery on one of your joints, it’s a good idea for you to know and understand what your choices are. With sports-related injuries, there are typically two approaches: arthroscopic surgery and traditional open surgery. Each of these types has its [Read More]
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Reasons for a Discectomy
As we grow older, we begin experiencing aches and pains. The back is one of the most common areas in which those age-related pains can happen, and a herniated disc in the spine may be the cause. The spinal column is made up of bones (vertebrae) that are separated and cushioned by discs, which [Read More]
Hip Replacement, The Minimally Invasive Process
When other treatment options have fallen short to relieve hip pain, orthopedists may recommend hip replacement surgery. During this procedure, your orthopedist will remove the damaged joint, replacing it with an artificial joint commonly made from surgical plastic or metal. The most common [Read More]
Different Symptoms of Back Issues
Back pain is one of the most common reasons why people see a doctor or even miss work or school. Back pain does not discriminate – it affects people of all ages and both genders. A hurting back can be the result of lifting heavy objects or simply improper posture. In some cases, it may also [Read More]
Common Causes of Shoulder Pain
The shoulder is a ball-and-socket type joint consisting of three bones, four muscles, and four tendons – all connected with ligaments. The shoulder has the greatest range of motion of any joint in the human body, making it more susceptible to injury, wear and tear, and pain than other joints. The [Read More]
Mobile Devices and Neck Pain
If you spend a few hours or more on your phone, tablet, or other handheld device and are experiencing neck pain, you might not be surprised to hear that there's a connection between the two. Mobile devices are almost impossible to avoid, and many people spend a lot of time on them for leisure and [Read More]
What Is Frozen Shoulder?
The term frozen shoulder is the common name for adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder, when connective tissue around the joint becomes inflamed and stiff. A frozen shoulder is exactly what it sounds like: the joint of the shoulder becomes unable to move in certain directions and may be accompanied [Read More]
Things Your Feet Say About Your Health
Doctors often refer to feet to decode and reveal signs of certain diseases or conditions. Not only do feet bear the full weight of the body, they are also excellent diagnostic indicators. Now you can keep an eye on your feet for clues to your health. Here are some of the things that your feet say [Read More]
What Happens When a Collarbone Breaks?
The collarbone connects the shoulder blade to the upper breastbone, and it is one of the most frequently broken bones. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that four percent of all adult fractures are broken collarbones – also called a broken clavicle. When we fall, it is a natural [Read More]
Best Exercises After Hip Surgery
Whether you suffer from osteoarthritis that has led to inflammation and cartilage loss, or have a damaged or injured hip joint, you may be considering a hip replacement surgery. This invasive or minimally invasive surgery involves the removal of a damaged joint surface and its replacement with an [Read More]
