Sport Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery
Winter sports are one of many things to enjoy in cold weather. However, it is important to keep in mind that winter sports often cause injuries. Before you begin playing a winter sport this year, be sure to understand the types of injuries you are at risk for and what you can do to prevent…
Recovering after a rotator cuff surgery is a long process. During the first several days after the procedure, your shoulder will likely be swollen and appear discolored. Although postoperative pain and swelling will gradually subside, full recovery can take up to half a year, and you may need to wear a sling for over a…
Pain along your lower leg could have many different causes. Three of the most likely causes are shin splints, stress fractures, and chronic exertional compartment syndrome. So, which of these three do you have, or is your condition something else entirely? Let’s talk about the differences and similarities among these conditions, and where you can…
Hip replacement surgery is a major procedure that requires a lot of planning and preparation on your part. Recovery from the procedure can take weeks, so it is best to think about how you can prepare for a smooth recovery time. Once you schedule a hip replacement surgery, you might have fears or questions. You…
Common treatment options for various sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions include the RICE method (rest, ice, compression, and elevation), oral medications, and physical therapy. Sometimes, however, more intensive treatment is warranted in order to achieve long-lasting pain relief and improved function. New developments in the field of medicine include regenerative medicine, which enables the body…
Orthopedic surgeons are doctors specializing in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, disorders, and diseases. They have the training and experience necessary to treat common and complex orthopedic issues using an individualized approach that may include a combination of nonsurgical and surgical treatment methods. Sports and work-related injuries and joint diseases are all within the area…
Stenosing tenosynovitis, better known as trigger finger, is a common hand condition that is usually caused by repetitive gripping, which irritates the tendons in the fingers. Those with professions that require repetitive hand use and prolonged gripping are at a higher risk of developing trigger finger. Additionally, women, people above the age of 40, those…
The most common orthopedic injuries, such as sprains and strains and simple fractures, can be treated without surgical intervention. Even arthritis, which is the most common cause of orthopedic pain, can be treated using non-surgical treatment methods. With non-surgical orthopedic treatments, there are fewer risks involved, and orthopedic injuries usually respond very well to these…
Musculoskeletal conditions and injuries are not only painful and troublesome, but they can also be life-limiting. Fortunately, advances are continually being made in the treatment of orthopedic conditions, and among the most cutting-edge treatments involve the use of stem cells. It may sound like science fiction, but the continuing research being made on the use…
Before the technological advancements in the field of medicine that are used today, orthopedic surgeons had to employ highly invasive surgeries to fix musculoskeletal problems and injuries. This surgery brought with it a high risk of infection and a long recovery period. However, the invention of a minimally invasive procedure made it easier to see,…
