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Archives for 2019
The Different Types of Knee Injuries
Understanding the Various Forms of Knee Trauma The knee is one of the most complex and crucial joints in the human body. It not only provides stability but is essential for many of the basic movements of daily life, including walking, sitting, bending, lifting, and turning. Comprising bone, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage, the knee is a durable joint but also susceptible to both nagging and serious injury. Here … [Read more...]
Common Elbow Injuries
Causes and Treatment Pain or discomfort in your elbows can affect just about every area of your life, making it difficult to eat, pick up or hold things, or participate in activities that you love. In many instances, the causes may be obvious—a traumatic injury suffered while playing sports or in some type of accident. On the other hand, conditions such as tendonitis of the elbow (often referred to as "tennis … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving 2019
"Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings." – William Arthur Ward … [Read more...]
Frozen Shoulder—Diagnosis and Treatment
Your shoulder is one of the most heavily used joints in your body. Sometimes, with all that work, it just gets stiff. When that happens, a little rest and some ice may be all you need. There is, however, a condition known as "frozen shoulder," a more debilitating and long-term condition that usually requires a specific treatment regimen. How Is Frozen Shoulder Diagnosed? If you've been having some discomfort or … [Read more...]
Shoulder Instability
Symptoms | Causes | Treatment A single dislocation of your shoulder joint can be an excruciatingly painful experience. Unfortunately, there's a chronic condition known as "shoulder instability" that can make you susceptible to recurring dislocations. What Happens When You Dislocate Your Shoulder With a shoulder dislocation, the end of your upper arm bone (the humerus) comes either partially or completely out of … [Read more...]
Happy Veterans Day 2019
"We remember those who were called upon to give all a person can give, and we remember those who were prepared to make that sacrifice if it were demanded of them in the line of duty, though it never was. Most of all, we remember the devotion and gallantry with which all of them ennobled their nation as they became champions of a noble cause." -- Ronald Reagan … [Read more...]
Arthroscopic Treatment of Shoulder Injuries
Using a Camera in a Surgical Procedure to Address Shoulder Trauma The term "arthroscopic" has become a commonly recognized part of our language, but it's typically associated with knee operations. However, arthroscopy is not limited to knee surgery. In fact, the term "arthroscopy," derived from the Greek, simply means "to look at a joint." In this minimally invasive surgical process, the surgeon inserts a small … [Read more...]
Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques for Spinal Cord Injury
Back trauma is a fairly common occurrence and, unfortunately, totally non-invasive techniques may not provide the type of recovery you want or need. Thanks to technology, research and improved surgical training, though, there are now a number of minimally invasive surgical approaches that can provide relief: An anterior cervical discectomy—This procedure involves the removal of a herniated cervical disc through a … [Read more...]
Common Causes of Hip Pain
Common Causes of Hip Pain When you're experiencing pain, weakness or other problems in your hips, it can make just about every act difficult—walking, sitting, standing, lying down. Your hip joint is designed to be durable, to withstand a significant amount of wear and tear, but it's not indestructible. If you're on your feet a lot, both at work and at play, the cartilage that cushions the hip bones can simply wear … [Read more...]
