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…
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Common non-surgical orthopedic treatments
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…
Types of Stem Cell Treatments
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…
What Is an Arthroscopy?
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,…
Orthopedic Care and Health: Common Causes of Knee Pain
The main function of a knee joint is to bend, straighten, and bear the weight of the body with the help of the ankles and hips. The knee acts and works more than just a simple hinged joint because it can also twist and rotate. To support the entire body while doing all of these…
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Recovery from Shoulder Reconstruction Surgery
Of all the joints in your body, your shoulder has the greatest range of motion and is highly likely to experience damage or injury over the course of your lifetime. Whether through the regular wear and tear of osteoarthritis or after a rotator cuff injury, shoulder reconstruction surgery may be the best means to restore…
The Benefits of Arthroscopic Surgery
Arthroscopy involves looking into and repairing a joint in the body using an arthroscope, which is a thin device with a camera functionality at the end. The camera captures real-time images beamed onto a computer screen that the physician views right there during the operation. Because arthroscopic surgery is a minimally invasive procedure, patients can…
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What Is PRP Therapy?
When it comes to state-of-the-art and effective treatments for orthopedic conditions and injuries, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a prime example. PRP therapy is a regenerative medicine treatment that offers long-lasting relief from pain, inflammation, swelling, and other symptoms caused by orthopedic conditions or injuries. PRP therapy uses the body’s own components to stimulate healing….
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The Benefits of Arthroscopic Surgery
In the past when someone needed knee surgery, hip surgery, or shoulder surgery, the surgeon would have to make large incisions. Today, thanks to small instruments and fiber-optic surgical technology, those same medical procedures can be performed with much smaller incisions via arthroscopy. We now can enjoy the benefits of arthroscopic surgery, which is minimally…
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What To Expect From A Joint Replacement
Joint replacement surgery involves replacing damaged parts of a joint and replacing them with new, artificial parts. The goal is to relieve pain and inflammation in the joint and restore function and mobility. Joint replacement surgery is a non-conventional treatment method, which is why it is often recommended only after conventional treatment methods have failed…
