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…
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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….
Common Treatments for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a chronic, progressive condition that primarily is characterized by the loss of bone density. In many cases, people have no idea they have osteoporosis until they either fracture a bone or have a bone density test. Osteoporosis is very common and can be prevented or treated by a number of methods and means,…
Common Symptoms of Bursitis
Bursitis is a condition that affects parts of joints – specifically the bursae, which are sacs filled with fluid that act as cushioning between bones and other tissue in the joints. Bursitis can cause pain and inflammation due to friction between the joint’s bones and other tissues. Bursitis is usually caused by an injury, overuse,…
How to Choose the Right Hand Surgeon in Bismarck
Choosing the right hand surgeon doesn’t mean a surgeon who only operates on right hands! Kidding aside, finding the best doctor to treat and operate on your hands is no joking matter. It is crucial that the surgeon specializes in orthopedics and is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic physician. Consider the following important factors before…
Treatments for a Sprained Wrist
Most wrist injuries occur as a result of overuse, not due to trauma to the joint. This correlates to the fact that wrist injuries are one of the most common types of work-related injuries, second only to injuries to the back. Though wrist sprains are a common work injury, they can also be sports-related. If…
Top 5 Causes of Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is something that almost every person will experience at least once in life. You may not think about it when you are not in pain, but once it starts, you realize how much you rely on your shoulders. Your shoulders help you complete daily tasks big and small, whether at home or at…
What Is Thumb CMC Surgery in Bismarck?
Arthritis of the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint is one of the most debilitating yet common diseases of the hand. The CMC joint is located at the base of the thumb’s lowermost bone, the first metacarpal, and it is where the thumb meets the trapezium – the adjacent carpal bone in the wrist. This condition is also…
What Are the Different Types of Knee Replacement?
The knee is one of the most easily injured joints in the human body. Knee problems can be caused by a number of factors, including arthritis, traumatic injury, the natural aging process, and general wear-and-tear. Knee replacement surgery is now one of the most frequently performed joint replacement procedures, with around 700,000 being performed each…