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. […]
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What Happens If a Torn Rotator Cuff Goes Untreated?
More than two million patients experience rotator cuff tears yearly in the United States. Rotator cuff injuries are painful and make upward and rotating arm movements difficult. Torn rotator cuffs can be disruptive to everyday life as we use our shoulders for a number of things. Left untreated, your injury can limit your movements and […]
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 […]
Sports Medicine: Importance of Healthy Exercise
Engaging in sports involves exciting competitions, but it can also entail injuries. Sports injuries tend to happen most frequently to the knees, ankles, hands, wrists, elbows and shoulders. A key way to keep yourself strong and injury-free is through exercise. Your muscles need to be strong, limber and you need to teach your body “muscle […]
