Have you ever tried reaching for something overhead, taking your wallet out from your back pocket, or relieving a back itch but find yourself wincing in pain? This may be an indication of a frozen shoulder, a condition characterized by the loss of mobility, pain, and stiffness in the joint. A frozen shoulder develops gradually…
Total Knee Replacement for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis occurs due to the wearing-down of the protective cartilage in a joint. When this cartilage becomes too thin or wears away and is thus no longer able to cushion the bones in a joint from rubbing against each other during movement, it can cause inflammation – resulting in pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of…
Overview of ACL Reconstruction
An Anterior Cruciate Ligament or ACL tear is a common knee injury, particularly in very active people and athletes. It can cause pain, swelling, and instability in the knee, making many normal day-to-day activities difficult. Depending on the severity of the tear, ACL reconstruction surgery may be required to successfully repair the damage. The Anterior…
How serious is hip impingement?
Patients diagnosed with hip impingement syndrome or femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) have hip bones that make unusual contact, which affects the smoothness of movement and range of motion, and can cause discomfort. A healthy hip joint will have the femoral head (top of the thighbone) fit perfectly into the acetabulum (depression in the pelvis) and the…
Recovery from Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Total shoulder replacement surgery has a very high rate of success and satisfaction among patients. Most people who undergo this surgery enjoy significant pain relief and improved function for 10 years or more, because the damaged parts of the shoulder joint are replaced with prosthetic materials in order to restore your normal joint function. If…
Symptoms of Wrist Arthritis
Overuse and accident injuries in your hand and wrist can cause a lot of pain. Sometimes, however, pain can develop even when you haven’t suffered an injury. This may be a sign of wrist arthritis, typically either rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis. Ignoring this condition can significantly impact your everyday life. You may find it difficult…
What Are the First Signs of Hip Problems?
Is a bad hip affecting your daily activities? Hip problems can cause pain and are a common concern for many people, particularly as we get older and maintain an active lifestyle. The specific location of hip pain can help to pinpoint the underlying cause. This can include problems in the tendons, muscles, ligaments, and other…
Common Treatments for Knee Pain
Nearly 18 million Americans visit their doctor or a hospital for knee pain each year. And with the active lifestyle, we enjoy here in North Dakota, from skating and skiing in the winter to jogging and biking in the summer, we’re a contributing factor to that statistic. Let’s talk about some of the common treatments…
What Is A Hip Impingement?
The hip joint is where the thigh bone meets the pelvis. The joint is shaped like a ball and a socket. The thigh bone fits like a ball inside the cup-shaped hole in the pelvis, similar to how a baseball fits inside a glove. The hip joint glides seamlessly and without issue within the socket….