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For individuals with diabetes, proper foot care is essential. One aspect of foot care is choosing the right socks. Diabetic socks are constructed to meet the special needs of individuals with a diabetic foot. Not all diabetics need diabetic socks, however, your foot and ankle doctor or podiatrist may recommend them to you due to…
Sometimes, knee surgery is recommended by orthopedic doctors for improving knee pain in patients with arthritis. Knee surgery has come a long way, with advancements allowing for smaller incisions to be made and robotic-assisted technology for greater precision in implant placement. While minimally invasive surgery has a very high success and patient satisfaction rate, the…
Fractures are broken bones that occur when the external force is greater than the pressure the bones can handle. Broken bones are a serious injury and require medical attention to ensure proper healing of the tissue. Myths about fractures can lead individuals to confusion. Don’t let misconceptions prevent you from getting necessary medical care. In…
According to an estimate, stress fractures account for approximately 20% of all sports injuries, which are injuries that are sustained by athletes and physically active individuals. Stress fractures occur when the muscles become fatigued and cannot absorb added shock, causing the muscle’s load to transfer to the bone, causing a tiny crack known as a…
Undergoing knee surgery is a major event requiring full commitment to your recovery. One of the biggest concerns about knee surgery is the recovery period. It is only natural to want to know when you can resume your daily activities. After all, returning to normal is a major consideration for knee surgery. Let’s talk more…
Our hands are made up of many parts, like muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and other structures, which help our hands do a wide range of tasks – as big as holding a large object and as fine as typing. Problem or injury to any of these parts of the hand can cause hand discomfort…
Arthroscopic knee surgery is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat a variety of issues within the knee joint. The knee joint is composed of bone, soft tissue, and cartilage, and any one of these can develop problems. Traditionally, knee surgeries were performed as open surgeries, where large incisions had to be made, the pain…
Bursitis is a condition that causes pain and swelling in the knee. It occurs when the bursa, a small sac of fluid that cushions the joint, becomes inflamed. Bursitis is usually caused by overuse or repetitive motion. Symptoms of bursitis include pain, tenderness, stiffness, redness, or warmth around the joint. The symptoms are usually worse…
Bursitis is a condition that causes inflammation of the bursa, which is a small sac of fluid that cushions and lubricates a joint. Bursitis often occurs in the shoulder, elbow, hip, or knee. Common causes of bursitis in the knee include prolonged kneeling, overuse or strenuous activities, a direct blow to the knee, or complications…
The most common sign of a torn anterior cruciate ligament is a loud popping noise, followed by immense knee pain. However, there are some other signs of ACL injury. Let’s talk about four different ways to tell if you’ve injured your ACL, including physical symptoms and tests you can do at home and where you…
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