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Whether you are a professional athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or a weekend warrior, working with a sports medicine physician is one of the best decisions you can make for both your health and fitness/performance goals. A sports medicine physician is an orthopedic doctor with advanced training and knowledge in the diagnoses, treatment, and prevention of…
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that involves the use of a thin, flexible tube with a tiny camera, as well as miniature surgical tools, to see what’s inside the body. The camera is so small that it can be used to see within a joint. For instance, arthroscopy is often used by orthopedic doctors…
A total knee replacement, also called knee arthroplasty, is one of the most common types of joint replacement surgeries. It involves removing the damaged portion of the knee joint and replacing it with prosthetic materials. Knee replacement is highly successful for relieving knee pain and restoring joint function, but some patients experience knee stiffness following…
The soft tissues in the wrists can be injured if stretched beyond their limits or if the hand is used to break a fall. Whether it’s due to sports, housework, or occupational duties, a wrist injury can arise from just about any activity. One of the most common wrist injuries is a wrist sprain, which…
Arthroscopic knee surgery is one of the most versatile orthopedic procedures. Done with small instruments and featuring quicker recovery times, this innovative operation helps people regain mobility, flexibility, and pain-free, independent movement. How should you prepare for recovery from your arthroscopic knee surgery? Learn the details here. Dealing with Athletic Injury, Arthritis, or Something Else?…
If you have persistent or nagging hand pain, it may hurt more at night while you sleep. Indeed, many people notice that their arthritis pain or other inflammatory conditions tend to become worse at night – to the extent that it interferes with their sleep. Why does this happen? The jury is still out, but…
Sports medicine has emerged as a dedicated medical field – not yet with its own residency after medical school, but indeed with the opportunity of a fellowship after residency is completed. This specialty addresses exercise-related injuries and every type of musculoskeletal pain, including arthritis. After all, even young athletes can suffer wear-and-tear osteoarthritis, and so…
People living with diabetes who do not properly manage their blood sugar levels are at a greater risk of developing problems that cause chronic foot pain and other debilitating discomforts. When left untreated or improperly managed, diabetic foot conditions can lead to serious—and even potentially irreversible—complications. Discussed below are a few of the most common…
If you’ve developed wrist pain that continues to nag you, then you may be wondering what may have caused it. Or, you may know exactly what caused it and are now looking for a solution to alleviate the pain. An orthopedic doctor can conduct an efficient assessment of your wrist, consider any underlying health conditions…
When you play sports, you put stress on your body to keep up with the game’s demands. Without proper training and technique, it can get risky. Your body might not be able to keep up, resulting in injuries. For athletes, an ACL injury is a death sentence and can spell the end of a sports…
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