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…
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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…
How To Choose The Best Orthopedic Surgeon
Orthopedic surgeons specialize in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and have additional training in surgery. This means they can provide non-surgical and surgical treatments to patients. An orthopedic surgeon can specialize in specific parts of the body, such as the upper extremities or the lower extremities, and may specialize further in specific types of surgery,…