Outpatient surgery means your procedure is performed in a hospital or surgery center, and you return home the same day of your procedure. In the past, surgery meant you had to stay in a hospital after the procedure to recover for at least a few days. Nowadays, hospital stays are not required for a lot…
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Symptoms of Hand Arthritis
The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which is often called just “arthritis” because of its commonplace nature. Osteoarthritis is caused by the wearing-down of the protective cartilage in our joints between the bones, so it tends to appear most often as we get older and in athletes. Arthritis can affect any joint, including…
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How to Relieve Wrist Pain
So you are feeling a tinge of discomfort in your wrist. Wrist pain has many possible causes – it could be due to a fall, an accident, arthritis, or overuse. It could also be due to an underlying medical condition that affects the joints, such as the autoimmune disorder rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In order to…
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Types of Worker Compensation Injuries
Workplace accidents and injuries can happen anytime and anywhere. No matter how much we try to prevent them from happening, there are times when they cannot be avoided. In such situations, workers’ compensation can help pay for medical bills and lost wages of the injured employee. Some may think that workers’ compensation applies in the…
Recovery From an Orthopedic Surgery
Rehabilitation is key to a successful recovery following orthopedic surgery. Proper rehab helps you restore movement, strength, and function in order to get you back to your regular routine as quickly and as safely as possible. Depending on the severity of your condition or injury, orthopedic surgery may be necessary to reduce painful symptoms, restore…
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What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus – and How to Protect Yourself and Those You Love
The Civil War, Pearl Harbor, 9/11 … America has faced many adversities in its history and has managed to emerge stronger in the aftermath. But how do you fight and defeat an invisible medical enemy – especially one as seemingly challenging as the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic? The first step to overcoming any crisis of…
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Causes Of Elbow Pain
Elbow pain can be frustrating and prevent you from doing the things you want. Although elbow pain is often temporary (following minor injuries), there are some conditions and injuries that may require further evaluation and treatment by an orthopedic doctor. This is especially true for chronic elbow pain or pain following a serious injury. Seeing…
Common Types of Hand Surgeries
Our hands are strong yet vulnerable, as they are composed of many tiny muscles, bones, and joints. Because we use them all day every day, these small tissues and joints are naturally prone to injury and arthritis. The best type of physician to see when your hand is hurt is an orthopedic surgeon, particularly one…
Treatments for Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is a common problem that can occur for a number of reasons. Sometimes pain can stem from an injury or fall, repetitive motion, degenerative conditions such as arthritis, and even exercise. If the pain becomes chronic, it can become difficult for you to accomplish even the simplest of tasks, such as brushing your…
High Tech Spot – Dr. Meadows talks about Reverse Shoulder Replacement – Relief in sight for sufferers of chronic shoulder pain
High Tech Spot – Dr. Meadows talks about Reverse Shoulder Replacement – Relief in sight for sufferers of chronic shoulder pain “I’VE HAD SHOULDER PAIN FOR YEARS, AND I’VE RECENTLY HEARD ABOUT SOMETHING CALLED REVERSE SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY. IS THIS SOMETHING THAT CAN HELP MY PAIN AND WEAKNESS?” Reverse Shoulder Replacement (Arthroplasty) is a relatively new…
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