Any physical activity carries some risk. Even the most careful, elite athletes will suffer an injury at some point in their career. While precautions can reduce dangers during sports, accidents can still happen. Hence, it is crucial to know how to administer first aid treatment. Here are some tips on how to treat a sports
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Physical Therapy Versus Surgery for Rotator Cuff Tears
Shoulder pain is one of the most common orthopedic issues, and it becomes increasingly common with age. Within the shoulder is a group of tendons and muscles that keep the joint stabilized and give the upper arm its range of motion. This is called the rotator cuff, and it can develop partial or full tears
Read MoreInjection Options for Treating Tennis Elbow
If you live an active lifestyle, you may have experienced pain in your elbow after a strenuous workout. Although the name suggests otherwise, tennis elbow does not only occur amongst athletes of the sport. Workers who repetitively use their elbows also risk developing tennis elbow. Thanks to modern medical innovations, there are many treatment options
Read MoreWrist Surgery: What To Expect
The thought of wrist surgery can be intimidating. After all, your hands are essential to most of your activities, and surgery is no laughing matter. However, don’t worry — improvements in medical technology have given rise to minimally invasive techniques. Minimally invasive surgery decreases the stress on your body and reduces recovery time, scarring, complications,
Read MoreSciatica Treatment and Prevention
Sciatica pain is often described as radiating pain that goes from the lower back down into the leg. It usually affects only one side of the body and is commonly caused by either a herniated disc or spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal canal. The herniated disc can press against the lumbar nerve root,
Read MoreCervical Spine Fusions
Will the metal detectors go off when I walk through airport security? That’s a question I often get from patients who are contemplating spine fusion surgery. It’s not an unreasonable question, as fusion usually involves placing metal plates, screws, and cages. The answer to this question is: “No.” But I do always use the opportunity
Read MoreIs Your Knee Hurting? Simple Tricks for Quick Relief
There are many possible causes of knee pain. It could be due to overuse, injury, or arthritis. When your knee is hurting, there are simple things you can do for quick relief. However, keep in mind that these tips should not substitute a visit to the doctor. If your knee symptoms persist, make an appointment
Read MoreDo Torn Rotator Cuffs Need Surgery?
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons in your shoulder that keeps it stable and allows the arm its lifting and rotating ability. The rotator cuff can tear partially or completely (also referred to as a full-thickness tear) due to injury, overuse, wear-and-tear, and tendon degeneration. A torn rotator cuff can be
Read MoreWHEN TO SEE AN ORTHOPEDIST FOR FOOT PAIN
Your feet take a lot of daily stress and strain from standing, walking, running, and other activities. Considering that your lower extremities carry the weight of your upper body, it’s only understandable that most of us experience temporary foot pain from time to time. However, when foot pain becomes an ongoing problem, it may require
Read MoreUnderstand the Process of Foot Surgery
It is estimated that as many as 75% of Americans will experience foot health problems of varying degrees of severity at some point in their lives. Some cases will be minor, requiring simple self-care steps to eliminate pain or a superficial infection, while others will warrant foot surgery to correct serious orthopedic issues or deformities
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