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 Complicated spinal surgeries have been replaced by less invasive and more effective medical treatment plans.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. …
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 …
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Treating Meniscal Tears
Meniscus Tear Injuries Understanding What is a Meniscus Tear and Knee Pain There are 2 cushiony pieces of the cartilage connecting the femur and the tibia of each leg. This cartilage is called a meniscus (plural: menisci), and it is present in a pair in each knee joint. A meniscal tear occurs when the knee …
Treating a Hip Labral Tear
Understanding Treatment Options for a Hip Labral Tear with Hip Pain A hip labral tear is one of the most common sporting or work injuries. It occurs when the labrum, a band of cartilage that helps stabilize the hip joint, is damaged. The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint, with the femur (thigh bone) connecting …
Cartilage Tears and Injuries
A Better Understanding of Cartilage Tears and Treatment Options at Florida OrthoCare A cartilage is a vital protective and connective tissue, present in the joints, ribs, spine across the body. Cartilages provide stability, cushioning, and lubrication in the joints of the body. Damage to the cartilage can result in restricted motion, recurring pain, and infections. Cartilage …
Cartilage Tears and Work-Related Injuries
Why Cartilage Tears and Work-Related Injuries Need to Be Diagnosed & Treated Many people work in demanding jobs where there’s a higher risk of injury to knees and elbows. You may have suffered an injury that you’re trying to ignore. You’re back at work, but the injury is lingering. It’s important to have cartilage tears …
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Understanding Spinal Fusion Surgery
What Is Spinal Fusion Surgery & How It Can Help You? If you’ve experienced a bad work-related or vehicular-related accident, you may have suffered breaks or injuries in your vertebrae. The back takes a long time to heal. You may have reached the point where you need spinal fusion surgery. If you’ve been experiencing a …
What You Need to Know About Knee Pain and Treatment
What Are Causes of Knee Pain & How Can It Effectively Be Treated? Knee pain can be one of the most painful injuries to experience. your regular health care practitioner, may not be experienced with automobile accidents and knee pain that can take a long time to heal up. Often you may need to visit …
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Benefits of Lumbar Facet Injections
What You Need to Know About Lumbar Facet Injections If you’ve been experiencing excessive back pain due to a work-related injury or a bad car accident, you may be seeking ways to ease the pain, without taking a prescription painkiller that’s going to make you feel groggy. Perhaps you need to return to work to …
Modern Advances Offer More Effective Spinal Fracture Treatment Options
Cutting Edge 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. Understanding spinal fracture …
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Ligament Injuries
How Ligament Injuries and Aging Are Related Every organ and system within the body are affected by aging. Bones constantly change through a process of formation and absorption that’s called remodeling. This balance can change over time, resulting in a loss of bone tissue. Ligaments are the connective tissue that’s located between the bones. Over …
Tendon Injuries
How Do Tendon Injuries Occur? The most common site of tendon injuries is in the ankle, knee, or elbow joints. A tendon injury affects the touch fibers that connect muscles to bones. One of the larger tendons is called the Achilles tendon. This connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. Tendon injuries most commonly …