An Overview of Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic surgery is a branch of medicine that focuses on treating injuries and diseases affecting the musculoskeletal system, which includes the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves. Orthopedic surgeries can help to restore an individual’s mobility, relieve pain and improve function after an injury or illness. Common orthopedic procedures include joint replacements, fractures repairs …
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 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 …
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 …
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 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 …
Sciatica
What is Sciatica and What Can I Do About It? Treatment Options and Living with Sciatica Nerve Pain There are many different types of back pain and injuries. Sciatic nerve pain is especially troubling, as it’s one of the main nerves in your lower back. Many people may suffer an injury or a longterm sciatica …