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 Does an Orthopedic Doctor Treat a Hand Nerve Injury?
The median, radial, and ulnar nerves are the three main nerves that control both the sensory and motor functions of the hand. Injury to any of these nerves can cause shooting hand pain, numbness, muscle weakness, twitching, and, in some cases, loss of function/sensation. If you’re experiencing these symptoms, you will greatly benefit from the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Is Surgery Always Necessary for Rotator Cuff Tears?
A rotator cuff tear is a common injury that can cause pain, weakness, and reduced mobility in the shoulder. Although some rotator cuff tears may require surgery, many of these types of injuries can be treated non-surgically and with treatments such as activity modification and physical therapy. The rotator cuff is made up of a […]
