Sprains and Strains
Throughout our lives, most people will experience having a sprain or strain, and nobody is looking forward to when that day may come. While not life-threatening, they can still be frustrating and painful, especially when they are left untreated or are more severe. Whether you’re a parent of a teenager playing sports or someone who’s …
Hip Dysplasia
Understanding Hip Dysplasia Oftentimes associated with dogs, hip dysplasia affects 3-5% of the population. Most people who have the condition typically are born with it, which makes it important for people to be aware of what it is and how it is diagnosed and treated. Another important aspect of hip dysplasia is that it typically …
Treating Sports Injuries in Kids
Dealing with Sports and Injuries as a Parent For many parents, there is nothing as satisfying as seeing their kid run around a field playing a game they love. Sports teach numerous life skills, as well as helping to keep kids active and healthy, so it’s no small wonder why many parents sign their kids …
Scoliosis
Understanding Scoliosis Scoliosis is an important orthopedic condition for parents to be aware of with their child as millions of people in America currently are living with it. Scoliosis is a deformity of the spine that results in having an abnormal curvature. Instead of a straight spine, the spine of someone with scoliosis’ would appear …
Growth Plate
Getting to Know What a Growth Plate is? As everyone knows, children do not come out of their mother’s fully grown. Throughout their lives, children grow a tremendous amount before becoming full fledged adults. One key component of this process is growth plates. Growth plates only exist in children and not adults due to the …
Treating Chondral Injuries
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 …
Treating Growth Plate Fractures
Growth Plate Growth Plate Fractures and Pediatrics As everyone knows, children do not come out of their mother’s fully grown. Throughout their lives, children grow a tremendous amount before becoming full fledged adults. One key component of this process is growth plates. Growth plates only exist in children and not adults due to the fact …
Leg Length Discrepancy
Pediatric Orthopaedic Consultation for Concerning Leg Growth What is a Leg Length Discrepancy? Typically occurring in childhood, a leg length discrepancy is an orthopedic condition in which one leg grows a different length than the other. The severity and causes of this condition vary greatly and can often be connected to other orthopedic conditions. One …
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 …
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When to Consider Knee Replacement
If someone has severe arthritis and conservative measures no longer help, knee replacement surgery is often the best option for permanent pain relief and restored mobility. Major advances over the past decade have revolutionized the way we perform the surgery, and nobody should live with unrelenting pain. More than 700,000 knee replacements are performed in …
Modern Advances Offer More Effective Spinal Fracture Options
Cutting Edge Advances For Effective Spinal Fracture Treatment Options Only a few decades ago a spinal fracture could seriously affect your future. Often a spinal fracture meant permanent paralysis. Today, there are many advanced surgical options, treatment plans, and therapies that can help to alleviate pain, and quickly get you back on your feet. What …
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Why Disc-Related Back Pain Needs Immediate Treatment
Live with Back Pain or Not…Understanding Why Disc-Related Back Pain Needs Immediate Treatment There are different types of back pain. Some is caused by pain in muscles and tendons, and some in the joints. Sometimes internal organs are malfunctioning, leading to mysterious pain in the back. Even a skin allergy can make your back sore. …
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Stem Cell Therapy for Debilitating Pain
What You Need to Know About Stem Cell Therapy Used in Orthopaedic Care Understanding Orthopaedic Care Options with Stem Cell Therapy Stem cell therapy has proven an amazing treatment option for people going through a lot of debilitating pain. From knee injury to spine pains and even shoulder pain, there is no pain that stem …
Orthopaedic Care
ORTHOPAEDICS: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW As incredible as it appears, it is an established fact that more than 6.3 million fractures occur annually in the United States of America alone, and as many as 40% of these occur within the safety of the home. To compound this report, it is established that 85-90% of …
Spinal Fracture Treatment
Spinal Fracture Treatment Options with Orthopaedic Care Orthopaedic spine care has seen several advancements since the treatment and management of spinal fractures. Complicated spinal surgeries have been replaced by less invasive and more effective medical treatment plans. It is important for patients at Florida OrthoCare to have a better understanding of spinal fracture treatment options. …