Hand surgery is performed to restore the normal function of the hand and fingers. It is the first treatment option for severe hand trauma patients, and it is the best solution after less-invasive methods have not worked to repair the issue. Chronic hand conditions that do not improve with conservative measures, such as physical therapy…
Orthopedics
Don’t Shrug Off Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Your shoulders are the most flexible joints in your body, and you want to maintain that flexibility and range of motion as much as possible. The shoulder enables you to do so many things, from golfing to playing tennis to driving a car to just getting dressed. If you are enduring chronic shoulder pain, it…
How Do Surgeons Repair Torn Ligaments?
Ligaments are the tough yet flexible fibrous tissues that connect a bone to another bone, especially in a joint. They are located throughout your body and are part of the intricate network of tissues that keep your bones and joints in place. Your shoulders, hands, hips, knees, feet, and ankles all have ligaments which, with…
When to visit an orthopedic surgeon for chronic pain
Determining when you need to see an orthopedic surgeon for chronic pain can be confusing. One of the most common reasons for this confusion is the misconception that orthopedic surgeons only perform surgery. This is simply not true. Orthopedic surgeons are experts of the musculoskeletal system and can diagnose, treat, and help prevent conditions and…
Benefits of Having Outpatient Surgery
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…
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…
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…
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…
