The Importance of Arthroscopy When You Have Joint Problems
When you have joint problems, you probably live with a lot of chronic pain. If you’re tired of popping Advil® every day and just want relief, you might want …
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When Your Knee Is More of a Liability Than an Asset
Your knees have one of the most important jobs there is. Without your knee joint, you wouldn’t be able to do many activities necessary for daily life, like walking, …
Am I A Candidate for a Hip Replacement?
You generally know if you need a hip replacement. You’re likely in a lot of pain when you walk. You may also have stiffness in your hip joint, especially …
Does My Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Require Surgery?
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which is found in the carpal tunnel in your wrist, becomes compressed or pinched. This can occur due to a number …
Why Patients with Diabetes Must Pay Extra Attention to Their Foot Care
Living well with diabetes means making dietary and lifestyle changes to manage your blood sugar and taking extra to lower the risk of diabetic foot complications. Patients with diabetes …
How PRP Can Heal Your Injury
Nothing disrupts life faster than an injury. And, it can happen any time, even from sleeping “funny” or missing a step when climbing stairs. Fortunately, whether you have a …
Office Worker? This Is What You Should Know About Carpal Tunnel
Working in an office isn’t inherently hazardous. However, sitting at a computer for several hours each day can place strain on certain areas of the body. For example, hunching …
Life After Hip Replacement Surgery
Your doctor may discuss hip replacement surgery when non-surgical treatments, such as medication and physical therapy fail to provide adequate relief. Hip replacement surgery can eliminate pain, restore joint …
How to Get Back in the Game After an Ankle Sprain
Did you know about 30% of all reported sports injuries involve sprained ankles, making it the most common musculoskeletal sports injury? And because that doesn’t include sprained ankles that …
Why Female Athletes are More Likely to Sustain ACL Injuries and What to do About it
When President Nixon signed Title IX of the Education Amendments into law in 1972, he guaranteed females an equal right to participate in sports. Since that landmark decision, female …