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Does Chronic Back Pain Always Need Surgery?

Does Chronic Back Pain Always Need Surgery?
Have you been suffering from back pain for a number of weeks? If your back pain doesn’t resolve within three months, it’s classified as chronic. Learn about the variety of treatments for chronic back pain. 
Nov 8th, 2024
Why Does Osteoporosis Occur More in Women?

Why Does Osteoporosis Occur More in Women?
Many more women than men in the United States develop osteoporosis. Why is that? Learn how your gender is a major factor in your predisposition to bone loss as you age.
Oct 14th, 2024

3 Grades of Ankle Sprains and How to Treat Them
An ankle sprain is one of the most common orthopedic injuries. Learn about the three grades of ankle sprains, and when it’s important to seek medical help to avoid further injury.
Aug 8th, 2024
When to Worry About Persistent Knee Pain

When to Worry About Persistent Knee Pain
Is your knee pain slowing you down? Your knees carry a heavy load. When your knee joint starts hurting and doesn’t stop, you need to see an orthopedic specialist. 
Jun 18th, 2024
5 Lifestyle Changes to Make When You Have Osteoporosis

5 Lifestyle Changes to Make When You Have Osteoporosis
Your lifestyle sometimes makes a big difference in your health. One example is osteoporosis, which can improve or worsen depending on your lifestyle. Learn about changes you can make to slow the progression of osteoporosis.
May 9th, 2024
4 Benefits of Arthroscopy

4 Benefits of Arthroscopy
If you need to have orthopedic surgery, you may be able to have the operation done arthroscopically. Check out these four benefits of this minimally invasive type of surgery. 
Dec 4th, 2023
Can You Prevent Arthritis?

Can You Prevent Arthritis?
Are you beginning to experience twinges of pain in your joints? Is arthritis inevitable as you grow older? Learn proactive steps that reduce your risk for this painful condition. 
Nov 2nd, 2023
How Can PRP Treat My Chronic Pain?

How Can PRP Treat My Chronic Pain?
Whether it’s low back pain or knee arthritis, you’re seeking an answer that provides more relief than a six-hour pain pill. Learn about the growing role of platelet-rich plasma as a treatment to alleviate chronic pain.
Sep 1st, 2023
4 Steps to Help You Prepare for Arthroscopy

4 Steps to Help You Prepare for Arthroscopy
Having surgery always involves a break in your day-to-day routine, of course. Making a list of what you need to do beforehand can be a help in your outcome and recovery. Check out these four steps to help you prepare for arthroscopic surgery.
Jul 13th, 2023
Do I Have an Ankle Sprain or Fracture?

Do I Have an Ankle Sprain or Fracture?
Ankle sprains and fractures are among the most common orthopedic injuries. Whether you’ve sustained a sprain or a fracture, it’s important to seek medical treatment to prevent further injury.
Apr 4th, 2023
4 Simple Steps to Reduce Carpal Tunnel Symptoms

4 Simple Steps to Reduce Carpal Tunnel Symptoms
You have pain in your hand and/or thumb and fingers. It could be carpal tunnel syndrome. You can take proactive steps at home and at work to ease the symptoms of this ailment, along with seeking medical treatment.
Feb 12th, 2023
Here's How To Relieve Sciatica Pain at Home

Here's How To Relieve Sciatica Pain at Home
You’re experiencing a burning pain in your lower back that’s running down your leg. Every time you move, it’s painful. You’ve got sciatica. Learn helpful strategies to relieve the pain of sciatica at home.
Dec 7th, 2022
Will My Torn Rotator Cuff Heal on Its Own?

Will My Torn Rotator Cuff Heal on Its Own?
You’ve torn your rotator cuff from using repetitive motions at work or playing a sport. Can this tear in your shoulder heal on its own? If not, will you need surgery? Learn more now.
Nov 1st, 2022
Who Can Benefit from Physical Therapy?

Who Can Benefit from Physical Therapy?
You or someone you know has been or will be in physical therapy treatment at some point in your life. Physical therapy is an essential part of treatment for musculoskeletal and nervous system injuries and conditions.
Sep 1st, 2022
3 Conditions That Respond Well to PRP Therapy

3 Conditions That Respond Well to PRP Therapy
You have musculoskeletal pain, perhaps from arthritis or tendonitis, and you don’t want to keep taking pain medication. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy may help you. Learn about some of the conditions that respond well to this treatment.
Jun 28th, 2022
What's Causing Your Elbow Pain?

What's Causing Your Elbow Pain?
Pain in your elbow, which is one of the most complex joints in your body, can have numerous causes. When you’re hurting, it’s important to see an orthopedic specialist who can diagnose and treat your injury correctly.
Jun 1st, 2022
Planning Your Recovery After Knee Replacement Surgery

Planning Your Recovery After Knee Replacement Surgery
You’re planning knee replacement surgery. Aside from scheduling the date with the surgical coordinator and getting pre-op testing done, what do you need to do? Following are tips on planning your recovery after knee replacement.
May 1st, 2022
Exercising Tips When You Have Osteoporosis

Exercising Tips When You Have Osteoporosis
You’ve got osteoporosis. That means you’re at increased risk of a bone fracture. Learn why exercise is critical in helping to lower that risk and how to exercise safely.
Apr 1st, 2022
My Child Has a Broken Arm. Now What?

My Child Has a Broken Arm. Now What?
Your child is crying from the pain in their arm. It’s likely broken. What kind of treatment regimen can you expect, and how long will their recovery take?
Mar 1st, 2022
Are You a Candidate for Regenerative Medicine?

Are You a Candidate for Regenerative Medicine?
New technologies to treat musculoskeletal diseases and injuries are here. Regenerative medicine holds great promise as a treatment for some musculoskeletal conditions. Learn what conditions are benefiting from this innovative treatment.
Dec 1st, 2021
What to Expect from Arthroscopy

What to Expect from Arthroscopy
You’ve been told you need arthroscopic surgery to investigate a problem in a joint. Learn how to prepare and what to expect from this minimally invasive surgery.
Nov 2nd, 2021
How Your Shoulder Works and What Can Go Wrong

How Your Shoulder Works and What Can Go Wrong
If you have a shoulder problem, you’re probably sidelined from a sport you love to play, and many other activities that require the use of your arm. Learn how your shoulder operates and what can go wrong.
Oct 5th, 2021
What Every Woman Should Know About Osteoporosis

What Every Woman Should Know About Osteoporosis
It’s easier to break a bone as you get older — but do you know why? Osteoporosis can lead to fractures in older adults. Learn important facts about osteoporosis to help prevent disabling injuries.
Sep 1st, 2021
What Problems Does Physical Therapy Resolve?

What Problems Does Physical Therapy Resolve?
Physical therapy’s role in healing is well documented. Orthopedic practices rely on physical therapy as a critical part of treatment for many musculoskeletal problems.
Aug 8th, 2021

Factors That Lead to Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a progressive condition unless it’s properly treated. It can be disabling because it causes your bones to fracture easily. Learn about the risk factors that can lead to osteoporosis.
Jul 7th, 2021

Is PRP Right for Me?
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a relatively new type of treatment for some orthopedic injuries. What does it involve, and how do I know if I’m a candidate for it?
Jun 21st, 2021

Telltale Symptoms of Tennis Elbow
You’ve had a nagging pain in your elbow. You don’t remember hitting it against anything. It’s not getting any better, so it’s time to see a specialist before the problem becomes more dire.
May 14th, 2021

How We Can Help with Your Sports-Related Injury
If you’re an avid sports athlete, you’re prone to certain injuries, depending on your sport. Sports medicine physicians receive specialized training in the most advanced methods of treating sports injuries.
Apr 28th, 2021

Treatment for Your Trigger Finger
Are you experiencing pain and stiffness in your fingers and/or thumb? It may be a condition called trigger finger. If untreated, it can make your finger or thumb lock into position when you try to bend it. Learn about effective treatments.
Mar 12th, 2021

Physical Therapy for Your Musculoskeletal Issues
If you’re sidelined by a sports injury or a condition like arthritis, you’re seeking pain relief. Learn about the activities involved in physical therapy; it’s one of the tried-and-true medical treatments that ease your discomfort.
Feb 12th, 2021

How Regenerative Medicine Can Help You Heal Quickly
If you suffer pain from a chronic musculoskeletal condition, you may have tried all of the traditional approaches — drugs, physical therapy, and injections — to find relief. If they haven’t worked for you, regenerative medicine may be the answer.
Jan 20th, 2021

Signs of a Stress Fracture
Uh, oh. You’ve got foot, ankle, or shin pain. Did you pivot too hard trying to reach a shot on the tennis court? It pays to see an orthopedic specialist to correctly diagnose your injury, such as a stress fracture, so your pain doesn’t worsen.
Dec 13th, 2020

When is Knee Replacement Helpful for Arthritis?
Is your arthritis getting more painful no matter what treatments you try? It may be time to consider knee replacement. Millions of Americans have undergone knee replacement surgery; it’s considered a standard procedure.
Nov 10th, 2020

How to Slow Down the Progression of Osteoporosis
If you’ve been diagnosed with osteoporosis, you’re seeking ways to keep from losing more bone mass. Learn what you can do on a daily and weekly basis to prevent being left with fragile bones that break easily.
Oct 12th, 2020

Elbow Pain: Is It a Sprain or a Fracture?
If you’ve hurt your elbow and have pain and swelling around the joint, it’s important to find out exactly what type of injury you have. Fractures usually require surgery right away, while a sprain may or may not involve surgery.
Sep 14th, 2020

How to Prevent Sports-Related ACL Injuries
Knee injuries are tough. In particular, if you injure your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), you may require surgery and be unable to return to your sport for the remainder of the season. Learn ways to help prevent an ACL injury.
Aug 20th, 2020

5 Ways to Alleviate Tennis Elbow at Home
Is tennis elbow slowing down your sports game or interfering with work because your arm hurts when you bend your elbow? Learn how to treat the condition before it progresses further.
Jul 23rd, 2020

What is Cubital Tunnel Syndrome?
You’re having problems with your hand and arm and don’t know why. Maybe pain is shooting down your arm into your hand, or your ring and pinky fingers are numb. It may be because of a compressed nerve in your elbow, known as cubital tunnel syndrome
Jun 23rd, 2020

What’s the Difference Between Golfer’s Elbow & Tennis Elbow?

You’ve heard countless references to people, especially athletes, who are dealing with elbow pain. Now you’re experiencing it. What started as a slight twinge might be progressing to real discomfort. Maybe it’s golfer’s elbow or tennis elbow.
May 27th, 2020

Get Back in the Game Through Sports Medicine
You’ve enjoyed playing sports all your life, but injuries may be keeping you off the field. Sports medicine specialists diagnose and treat sports-related injuries in both children and adults and get you back on the field safely.
Mar 23rd, 2020

Your Treatment Options for Arthritis
Has the pain in your knee, shoulder, or hip been getting worse? It could be arthritis. Don’t wait until the pain renders you immobile. Early treatment for arthritis can help slow its progress.
Feb 7th, 2020

What to Know Before Undergoing Arthroscopy
Are you tired of dealing with chronic joint pain from injury, inflammation, or arthritis? It may be time to consider a minimally invasive surgery called arthroscopy. Read on to learn what you need to know about this helpful orthopedic procedure.
Jan 14th, 2020

The Latest Treatment Options for Osteoporosis
Is your mobility suffering? Are you experiencing back pain due to osteoporosis? Find out what new options for osteoporosis treatment are available that can ease your symptoms and prevent complications.
Dec 5th, 2019

Returning to Sports After A Rotator Cuff Injury
Your full recovery from rotator cuff surgery is the best way to ensure the long-term health of your shoulder. Learn what steps you need to take to protect your rotator cuff when you make your return to sports.
Nov 8th, 2019