Feb 12, 2020 | News, Orthopedics
Although the elbow is small, it’s a complex joint with cartilage, ligaments, fluid, muscles, tendons, and bone. It helps you with many different movements in your arm and hand, including rotation, extension, and flexing, often combining these motions at one time....
Feb 5, 2020 | News, Orthopedics
One of the most common knee problems is a torn meniscus. Although this can be a painful, sidelining injury, many people put off a visit to the doctor. We’ll discuss what can happen when you ignore a torn meniscus. The menisci are two pieces of tough, rubbery C-shaped...
Jan 22, 2020 | News, Orthopedics
Causes and Symptoms of Spinal Compression Fracture Nearly a quarter of all women, and more than 5 percent of all men over the age of 65, have osteoporosis. People with osteoporosis have a loss of bone mass, leading to weakened bones, putting them at increased risk for...
Jan 3, 2020 | News, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine
Lifelong memories are often made in high school sports, and can encourage good habits into adulthood on the importance of regular exercise, but millions of young athletes are treated in emergency rooms each year for sports-related injuries. Learning how to avoid...
Oct 27, 2019 | News, Orthopedics
Chronic knee pain reduces mobility and can be debilitating if left untreated. Knee pain often occurs quickly after an injury, such as a fall, car accident or twisted knee. Athletes are prone to knee injuries. But knee pain can also gradually increase over time....
Oct 14, 2019 | News, Orthopedics
The hip is one of the largest and most important joints in the human body. It helps support the body and allows us to walk, kick, swing, and dance. So when it begins to ache it can be frustrating. Pain can present as a dull ache, a burning sensation, or a sharp,...
