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Suffering a fall can cause a fracture, which can range from mild to serious. A mild or partial break can cause discomfort, while a serious break can immediately cause a total lack of movability in that area. In order for a fracture to heal properly, you will need to rest the area and put a…
Being physically active or playing sports does wonders for your body. However, it also ups your risk for sports injuries. While these conditions are common for physically active individuals and athletes, they are treatable and preventable. Are you a physically active person? Here are the most common sports injuries, how they are treated, and what…
One of the most common knee injuries that you can develop as someone with an active lifestyle is an ACL tear. Your ACL or anterior cruciate ligament is one of the components that help connect your thigh bone to your shin bone. It plays an important role in keeping your knee stable. It also prevents…
Knee tendonitis, also called patellar tendonitis, is an inflammation of the tendon that links your patella (kneecap) to your tibia (shinbone). People who have knee tendonitis usually experience worsening pain in the knee area until they receive treatment. This is a frequent injury among athletes, which is why it’s often called “jumper’s knee.” It is…
Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that surgeons use to diagnose and treat problems in joints. Through arthroscopy, your surgeon can look at the inner structures of a joint without having to open up the entire area. Arthroscopy allows the surgeon to make a diagnosis and carry out repairs and treatments. It uses cutting-edge and minimally…
Bursitis is inflammation of one or more of the small fluid-filled sacs called bursae in a joint. The inflammation can cause pain and other symptoms. The purpose of bursae is to provide cushioning around the bones, tendons, muscles, and skin near the joints. When they become inflamed, it can cause pain and limit mobility in…
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…
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