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If you visited your doctor for a consultation and they recommended that you go to an orthopedic surgeon, you are probably assuming that you may have to undergo invasive surgery. The good news is there’s a lot more that orthopedic surgeons do other than surgery! An orthopedic surgeon is, first and foremost, a doctor –…
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…
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…
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…
