Elbow injuries are a common occurrence, particularly in young athletes. While you can manage some of them with rest and ice, others may require more aggressive treatment, such as physical therapy or surgery. Regardless of your condition’s severity, injury can limit your mobility and prevent you from completing tasks – at least temporarily. If you […]
Joint Pain
Your Guide to Joint Relief
It can be hard to move around when dealing with joint pain. It restricts you from doing your daily activities and can make your lifestyle sedentary. Fortunately, joint specialists can address these concerns to help you manage the pain and return to an active life. However, relieving joint pain also depends on the type and […]
Qualities You Must Look for in an Effective Joint Specialist
If you have been experiencing persistent joint pain, swelling, redness, tenderness, or warmth, it is time to see a joint specialist. Pain around any joint area can considerably affect your quality of life. There are two types of joint specialists – rheumatologists and orthopedists. Rheumatologists deal with disorders that can be treated with non-surgical procedures. […]
How Do Orthopedist’s Diagnose Dupuytren’s Contracture?
Dupuytren’s contracture is a hand deformity in which the layer of tissue that lies beneath your palm, at the base of your fingers, abnormally thickens. The thickened area can eventually develop into a knot, lump or thick band, causing one or more of your fingers to contract or pull in a bent position, toward your […]
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 […]
