If you have a sports-related injury, or if you are just looking to improve your overall performance and fitness level in a safe way, then it may be time to seek the expertise of a sports medicine physician. Sports medicine is a specialty area within orthopedic medicine, which focuses on the musculoskeletal system (bones, muscles,…
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Signs You May Need an Ankle Replacement
A total ankle replacement, or ankle arthroplasty, is performed when the tissues and structures of the ankle joint are damaged beyond natural repair. In this surgery, the bone surfaces and other tissues are removed and replaced with prosthetic components. The artificial components are generally made of medical-grade titanium and polyethylene materials. After you recover from…
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Treatments for Elbow Pain
Your arms help you do a lot of things, including lifting objects, writing, and typing. Your elbow, one of the major joints in your arm, plays a significant role in these activities. The elbow is susceptible to stress and pain, especially when it is overused. Fortunately, elbow pain can be treated at home or with…
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What Is A Rotator Cuff Tear?
A rotator cuff tear is a common injury that can cause pain, stiffness, and weakness in the shoulder, making normal day-to-day activities difficult. If you have a rotator cuff injury, early intervention is recommended, as delaying it would eventually lead to problems such as frozen shoulder or arthritis, which can be tougher to treat. The…
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What Could Shoulder Pain Be A Sign Of?
Shoulder pain can develop due to many reasons. It could be due to an incident – such as a car accident, a sports accident, sleeping in a weird position, or from a fall. Such causes are fairly easy to pinpoint, and often cause enough alarm for you to seek medical attention. However, other causes of…
Recovery from a Bone Fracture
A broken bone occurs when the bone is subjected to more pressure than it can absorb. This is an injury that frequently happens to people who play sports or who are in a car accident. There are several classifications of bone fractures according to the severity of the break and its location. When it comes…
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Causes of Diabetic Foot Pain
Foot pain is one of the many complications that patients with diabetes often develop. In addition to making changes to your lifestyle and closely monitoring your blood sugar levels, a critical part of diabetes management is checking your feet regularly. Check for scrapes, cuts, sores, pain – any sign that points to a wound or…
Living With Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
MS is a chronic illness with no known cure. However, a diagnosis is not a death sentence. There are ways for you manage the condition, so you can live a worthwhile and fulfilling life. Here are some useful tips on how you can live an enjoyable and meaningful life with MS. Learn About Your Condition…
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How Do You Treat Torn Cartilage?
Cartilage tears are a common type of joint injury, particularly in sports. It most frequently affects the cartilage in the knee, and this piece of cartilage is called the meniscus – but cartilage in the joints such as the shoulder, hip, ankle, and elbow are also often injured. Treatment for torn cartilage depends on the…
What Is A Patellar Tendon Tear?
Tendons are strong bands of tissue that keep your muscles attached to your bones. They are located all throughout your body, from your upper extremities to your lower extremities. Wherever you have muscles, there are tendons. In your leg, the patellar tendon attaches the quadriceps muscles, located in front of your thigh, and connects your…
