If you have already received a diagnosis for carpal tunnel syndrome or contemplate that you may have carpal tunnel syndrome, visiting an orthopedic doctor would be your best bet. An orthopedic doctor is specialized in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries and conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome. Let’s find out what you can expect from an […]
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Diagnosing Pediatric Fractures: Why You Should See an Orthopedic Doctor
If your child has a musculoskeletal injury, an orthopedic doctor will best serve them. This type of physician knows how to get to the precise cause of the injury and how to treat it quickly and efficiently, without wasting time mulling over ancillary issues that are not applicable to your child. A child’s bones are […]
Diagnosis and Orthopedic Treatment for Clavicle Fractures
Did you know that the clavicle (collarbone) takes the top spot on the list of the most commonly fractured bones in the body? This is due to its critical location, which makes the clavicle frequently exposed to trauma or force. Moreover, its middle-third segment, which is the thinnest and outermost part, does not have adequate […]
Treatments an Orthopedic Doctor Can Recommend for Torn Rotator Cuff
A rotator cuff tear, which is a rip in the group of tendons and muscles that provide stability to the shoulder (rotator cuff), is one of the most common upper-extremity injuries affecting athletes and people whose physical activities or occupations involve repetitive overhead movement. Stiffness in the shoulder, pain in the front of the joint […]
Questions to Ask Your Shoulder Surgeon About Reverse Shoulder Replacement
Reverse shoulder replacement surgery (reverse shoulder arthroplasty) has given hope to patients who have had a failed conventional shoulder arthroplasty or who are suffering from a severely damaged rotator cuff for which the standard procedure is not recommended. Nonetheless, like making any other important decision, deciding to get a reverse shoulder replacement entails forethought and […]
