Oct 7, 2019 | News, Orthopedics
An orthopedic surgeon is a doctor who specializes in treating disorders of the bones and joints. The adult human body is composed of 206 bones, each with its own purpose and function. The bones in our legs allow us to stand, walk, kick, and jump. The bones in our...
Aug 7, 2019 | News, Orthopedics
Any injury or condition affecting the bones, muscles, or joints can cause debilitating ongoing pain and a significant decline in quality of life. Many times, injuries can take months or even years to heal completely when not properly treated. Similarly, health...
Jul 19, 2019 | News, Orthopedics
Do you have ongoing pain in your muscles, tendons or joints? You are not alone. Over 28 million Americans of all ages develop some form of musculoskeletal problem every year. If you are like many people, you assume that a few days of rest and some pain relievers will...
Jul 12, 2019 | News, Orthopedics
Did you know that sciatic nerve pain is one of the most common types of pain? In fact, more than 40 percent of people will experience sciatic nerve pain in their lifetime. Even with these astonishing statistics, sciatic pain is still largely misunderstood. What type...
Jul 5, 2019 | News, Orthopedics
The ability to function, move freely, and perform everyday tasks is something people with musculoskeletal injuries rarely take for granted. Reaffirming control over damaged parts of the body can be a long, strenuous process. That’s why orthopedic physical...
Jun 19, 2019 | News, Orthopedics
From temporary aches to disabling chronic pain, lower back pain affects millions of people each year. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, (NNIDS) about 80% of people will experience lower back pain at some time in their lives....