Florida OrthoCare South and Central Florida Locations
Orthopedic Care | Neurosurgery | Pain Management
- 111 SE Osceola St., Suite 200, Stuart, FL 34994
- 3335 Burns Road, 1st and 3rd Floor , Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
- 1049 South State Road 7, Wellington, FL 33414
- 580 Village Blvd., Suite 215, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
- 160 Congress Park Dr., Suite 101, Delray Beach, FL 33445
- 3900 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 204 Hollywood, FL 33024
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Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options for Osteoarthritis
What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disorder that can affect every joint in the body. However, patients are most likely to notice symptoms in their spine, hips region, knees, and hands. Osteoarthritis occurs due the wear and tear of the cartilage at the end of your bones. This is the most rampant form of arthritis worldwide, with millions of people receiving treatment yearly. At Florida OrthoCare, our orthopedic surgeons treat and evaluate patients every day living with Osteoarthritis. By seeing one of our medical specialists, our goal is to treat your pain and help you return to an …
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Understanding Chondral Injuries: While Chondral injuries may sound like a scary and unfamiliar medical condition, this simply refers to injuries occurring to cartilage, which is what covers the end of bones to prevent damage to them from movement. The most common types of chondral injuries occur in the knee and can cause intense pain due to the bones in the knee rubbing against each other with no buffer and are called lesions. Depending on the severity of the injury, the pain can even become debilitating and affect day to day life. The two types of Chondral lesions that occur are …
Top Myths about Arthritis: Knowing the Facts Can Help You Manage it Better
Living with Arthritis Pain Arthritis is a painful condition that can make activities of daily living difficult, if not impossible. Osteoarthritis, the most common form of the disease, affects millions of Americans and is caused by wear and tear on a joint. It often affects the knee or the hip. Misconceptions about arthritis are prevalent, but knowing the facts can help people to better manage the disease. Here are the top myths and facts about arthritis: 1- MYTH: If you have arthritis, you shouldn’t exercise. FACT: It may seem counterintuitive, but the appropriate exercise can help many people feel better. Certain exercises, such as swimming or …
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