Golfing is a great way to relax and unwind. Whatever your motivations are for playing the game, don’t neglect to protect your arms and shoulders, which are used a lot during play. Issues such as rotator cuff tears, shoulder impingement, shoulder joint instability, and shoulder osteoarthritis can result from poor practices when playing golf. Take…
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How Can a Shoulder Doctor Help Me with My Arthritis?
Shoulder arthritis occurs when the cartilage in the shoulder starts to wear away on its surface and eventually in its deeper layers, causing pain, stiffness, and sometimes, a grinding sensation in the shoulder. If you have shoulder arthritis, your best course of action is to see a shoulder doctor, who can help you effectively manage…
Can an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon Perform Reconstructive Surgery?
Hand surgery is a blanket term that encompasses both plastic and reconstructive procedures for addressing problems and aesthetic imperfections of the hands. Orthopedic hand surgeons are experts in hand surgery, having undergone extensive, specialized training in the treatment of injuries and conditions that affect the hand and other components of the upper extremity. Orthopedic hand surgeons…
Do I Need to See an Orthopedic Surgeon for My Shoulder?
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…
What Are the Most Common Reasons to See an Orthopedic Surgeon?
When you sustain an orthopedic injury, you may wonder what type of doctor to go to or what type of specialist you may eventually need to see. For instance, if you’re a South Florida resident and you’ve torn your ACL, sprained your ankle, or dislocated your shoulder, you may be in need of a ligament…
Hands, Wrists, and Elbows: Common Problems that Can Hurt Your Golf Game
Playing golf requires the use of your hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders in complex and coordinated motions. No matter your skill level, a game of golf can still result in injuries. In fact, injuries to the hands, wrists, and elbows are common among golfers. Poor form, poor technique, and overuse are common causes of golf…
Work-Related Injuries to the Upper Extremity
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…
Delray Beach Hand Surgery Pre and Post Op Care
Hand surgery can be necessary to treat conditions or injuries when non-surgical treatments have been unsuccessful or if there is significant damage to the hand, which requires repair. As with any type of surgical procedure, pre and post op care is very important in order to have a successful recovery following surgery. There are a…
Dr. Steve Meadows, Delray Beach Orthopedic Surgeon
It is not every day that you find an orthopedic surgeon who is passionate about changing patients’ lives through skillful and effective treatment. In Delray Beach, Dr. Steve Meadows is a leading board-certified orthopedic surgeon with advanced training in hand and upper extremity surgery. Dr. Meadows is compassionate about helping patients with upper extremity problems….
Which Type of Shoulder Surgery Do You Need?
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…