Shoulders contain complex parts that are susceptible to injuries. Your orthopedic doctor may recommend shoulder surgery depending on the severity of your condition. In some cases, your doctor may advise you to undergo reverse shoulder replacement surgery. In this procedure, your surgeon will switch the ball and socket in your shoulder joint. This reversal sometimes […]
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What is the difference between a physical therapist and a sports medicine doctor?
People with injuries from playing sports may lump a physical therapist and sports medicine doctor together. While both health professionals treat patients with orthopedic pain symptoms and injuries, they are not one and the same, although you may come across both of them over the course of injury treatment, since physical therapists and sports medicine […]
Selecting the Right Orthopedic Doctor for Your Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful condition that is a result of the median nerve being compressed as it passes through the carpal tunnel. The pain and swelling in your hand and wrist can prevent you from performing simple functions such as grasping, writing, and typing. Carpal tunnel syndrome is often caused by repetitive motions, […]
Protecting Your Joints
Our joints keep us mobile and productive, but they need to be treated with kindness just like the rest of the body. With overuse and a lack of proper maintenance of your body, they can suffer deterioration, inflammation, and injury. Let’s talk about some of the key ways in which you can keep your joints […]
Winter Sports and the Health of Your Bones and Joints
There’s no shortage of exciting sports and recreational activities to do during the winter season, from snowboarding to ice skating. You’ve probably already marked your calendar with your vacation schedule and prepared your gear in anticipation. However, the very thing that makes winter sports so thrilling is also what increases the risks. For example, when […]
