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 …
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South Florida residents in Palm Beach County, learn from the best regarding Orthopaedic Care. Dr. Chadwick Hampton offers the latest advances for your medical needs.
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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Robotic Assisted Knee Replacement Surgery
Cutting Edge Surgeon-Controlled NAVIO and MAKO robotic systems Increasing numbers of younger people are opting for knee replacement, unwilling to take arthritis pain sitting down. Surgical advances such as computer-assisted surgery have made it a viable option for people in their 40s and 50s. The main concern in younger individuals is that the implant will wear out. Although …
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Partial Knee Replacement
What to Expect When Considering a Partial Knee Replacement During knee replacement surgery, damaged bone and cartilage is resurfaced with metal and plastic components. In unicompartmental knee replacement (also called “partial” knee replacement) only a portion of the knee is resurfaced. This procedure is an alternative to total knee replacement for patients whose disease is …
Arthritis “Treatments” to Avoid
Advertisements for treatments claiming to cure or slow down arthritis can be found on the Internet, on television and in print ads. They include drinks, certain supplements and rubs. Most are a a waste of money. The ads target people in pain who want to avoid surgery. The problem is, the longer people wait, the …
Knee Pain
Living with Knee Pain Knee pain is a very common problem. If your knee has been bothering you for a while or keeping you from activities you enjoy, the new year is a good time to take action. I encourage you to resolve to get the right diagnosis; resolve to take action to relieve the pain; resolve …
Partial Knee Replacement: A Patient’s Story
Partial Knee Replacement When it comes to joint replacement, each patient has his or her own set of circumstances and goals for surgery. Joshua, who is from Long Island, New York, not only wanted pain relief from knee arthritis. He was eager to get back to his active lifestyle. When unrelenting knee pain started slowing …
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