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Types of Problems Joint Specialists Can Fix

Joint pain can be debilitating, hampering your productivity and ability to perform daily tasks. If you are experiencing joint pain, a joint specialist can help to relieve your pain, restore function and regain your range of motion. So, just what type of doctor is best at treating the joints? An orthopedist. Orthopedists specialize in the

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Hand Surgeries Available at Greater Chesapeake Hand to Shoulder

Hands are made up of a complex network of tiny bones, ligaments, tendons, muscles, nerves, and other tissues and structures. Any injury or pain in these areas can interfere with your ability to perform your daily activities, even small movements can be difficult. Some hand injuries can heal on their own, but lasting pain or

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How to Maintain the Health of Your Shoulder Joint

We often do not appreciate the importance of our shoulder until it starts hurting. Our shoulder joint helps us do so many things; such as, holding and maneuvering the hairdryer at just the right angles, rotating the steering wheel when driving, reaching for an item on a shelf and so much more. It is the

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Types of Shoulder Surgery for a Torn Rotator Cuff

The rotator cuff consists largely of the muscles and tendons that hold the top of the upper arm bone securely – yet flexibly – in the shoulder socket. Your rotator cuff allows your arm to rotate so you can lift, reach and throw. If you suddenly fall on an outstretched hand or if you perform

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Common Misconceptions About Rotator Cuff Repair

The rotator cuff muscles and tendons are what keep your arm strongly connected to your shoulder socket. Tiny tears can develop in the rotator cuff due to overuse, which can cause chronic pain and mild disability of the shoulder. A chronic rotator cuff issue can make daily living difficult because doing the simplest things that

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Tips for Athletes on How to Recover from an Injury Faster

Whether you’re an amateur athlete or an elite sportsman, you most likely agree that suffering an injury is one of the worst things you could ever go through. A sports injury not only shoves you to the sidelines; it also holds the potential to jeopardize your entire career. The silver lining to it is that

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Symptoms of a Damaged or Torn Rotator Cuff

If you have persistent shoulder pain and find it difficult to reach or move your arm from side to side, you may have a damaged or torn rotator cuff. Here are the symptoms of this common orthopedic injury and how your orthopedic surgeon can reduce your pain and help you regain shoulder and arm function.

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Common Shoulder Injuries in Athletes

In virtually all sports, the shoulders are called upon to perform feats of strength, speed, and endurance – feats for which they are not always well-suited. For example, a baseball pitcher is required to throw a five-ounce baseball as hard as they can, as often as 300 times a day. Gymnasts support their whole body

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Shoulder Surgery Recovery Time and What to Expect

If you’ve already been on an extensive course of conservative treatment for your shoulder problem, but without success, your orthopedic doctor will likely recommend surgery to address the problem altogether. Given the complexity of the shoulder, surgical intervention to resolve problems in it can entail weeks or even months of recovery. The information provided below

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What Sport Has the Highest Risk of Shoulder Injuries?

According to statistics, shoulder injuries account for up to 7.5 percent of all sports injuries, and they are prevalent among athletes 18 to 43 years of age. The most common shoulder injuries sustained during sports trainings and competitions include fractures, dislocations, rotator cuff tears, as well as sprains and strains. At Greater Chesapeake Hand to

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