If you’re experiencing symptoms of a condition or an injury affecting your bones, joints, or soft tissues (your musculoskeletal system) and your primary care physician determines that you need specialized care, they will give you a referral to see an orthopedic doctor. Just like meeting with any other type of medical professional for the first […]
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How to Deal with the Most Common Hand Injuries
Hand injuries can happen to anyone of any age, and are a common reason millions of people visit their doctors each year. Hand injuries produce symptoms that can be debilitating and take a toll on a person’s productivity. Knowing how to treat a hand injury is key to ensuring it is efficiently and promptly dealt […]
Unexpected Risk Factors for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition that occurs when the median nerve (one of the major nerves in the hand) gets squeezed or irritated due to the narrowing of the carpal tunnel space. CTS has often been classified as a repetitive stress injury and ascribed to excessive computer use, hammering, and other repetitive movements, […]
10 Tips for Shoulder Arthritis Pain
When the cartilage protecting the shoulder joint begins to wear away, it can cause several symptoms to develop, one of which is pain. While there is no way to cure this condition, there are things you can do to reduce pain. Here are 10 tips for anyone suffering from shoulder arthritis pain. 1. Fix Bad […]
What Symptoms May Signal the Need for a Shoulder Replacement?
Shoulder replacement surgery also referred to as shoulder arthroplasty, involves replacing the damaged parts of the shoulder with prostheses to eliminate the source of pain and restore mobility in the shoulder. If you’re suffering from shoulder pain, read on to learn about when it is time for you to consider having shoulder replacement surgery as […]
