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Your shoulder is a marvel of complex design and function, and it has the greatest range of motion of any joint in the human body. Because it is so flexible and is used throughout the day for just about everything you do, you can easily develop shoulder pain. Indeed, shoulder pain plagues about 9% of…
In every joint in the body, the two bones are connected by a thick tissue called a ligament. Ligaments are very similar to tendons, which connect a muscle to a bone. Ligaments enable you to move, perform daily tasks, and participate in physical activities. They serve the purpose of stabilizing your joint, yet they are…
Think of activities that you do at work or at home. Chances are, you need your hands to do them. From typing and reading to eating, drinking, and driving, it’s obvious that we rely on our hands for almost everything. Unfortunately, our heavy reliance on our hands makes them vulnerable to injury. According to the…
We use our shoulders in most of our daily activities. In any of these activities, there are possibilities for strain or injury. Finding the right treatment that depends on the injury’s severity and the affected area, is crucial to regain our shoulder’s function and mobility. Minor injuries may only require conservative treatments such as the…
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…
The hand is a delicate part of the body. It contains a complex network of blood vessels, nerves, ligaments, and muscles. It also plays an integral role in our daily activities. Thus, it is essential not to ignore hand injuries and disorders. They can cause varying levels of pain and discomfort, loss of movement, and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
