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Over time, you could begin to experience pain in your joints, particularly in your knee, which is a load-bearing joint that takes a beating after many years of use. Knee pain is a very common complaint among adults in the US. If it’s not due to an injury, your knee pain symptoms could be indicative
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Visiting an Orthopedic Surgeon for the First Time – 10 Things You Should Ask
Your first appointment with an orthopedic surgeon can be intimidating and confusing as you’re probably still adjusting to the idea of having surgery. Making a list of questions can help calm your nerves and ensure that you get all the right information. It also allows your doctor to have an understanding of your concerns. The
Read MoreWhen to Visit a Hand Surgeon
We need our hands in everything we do, from brushing our teeth in the morning to driving, working, eating, showering, and going to bed. Because we use our hands in so many daily activities, our hands, fingers, and wrists are prone to injury. If you develop a chronic ache or unbearable pain in your hand
Read MoreFlip-Flop Fear: How These Flimsy Shoes Can Impact Your Step
Rising temperatures mean wearing a cooler, lighter clothing, and more comfortable and casual footwear. For many people, flip-flops are a standard footwear choice during the warmer summer months – and these sandals are becoming more and more popular for wearing all year long. Although wearing flip-flops on the beach for a few hours may be
Read MoreRecovery From Joint Replacement Surgery
If you have persistent pain or a limited range of motion within a joint, you may be a candidate for joint replacement surgery. Joint replacement surgery can be an effective way to relieve chronic joint pain, improve mobility, and restore your overall quality of life when conservative treatments fail to give relief. Joint Replacement Surgery
Read MoreCommon Joint Reconstruction Surgeries
Whether through the natural aging process or due to harsh wear-and-tear or injury from playing a sport, our joints can begin to weaken and hurt. The protective cartilage in a joint may be degraded, and the synovial fluid may not be as plentiful anymore – thereby contributing to stiff, achy, and swelling joints in your
Read MoreTips for Traveling After Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee replacement surgery is a major procedure often employed when nonsurgical and conservative treatments fail to deliver adequate results to a damaged knee joint. This surgery involves the removal of a damaged knee joint and replacement of it with an artificial joint. One of the most significant concerns of those who undergo knee replacement surgery is
Read MoreWhen to Visit a Pain Management Doctor?
Chronic pain is an exhausting condition to deal with and may interfere with your everyday life. However, some people never consider visiting a pain doctor despite the pain lasting for months or years. A pain management doctor offers a variety of methods to treat your condition or manage your pain symptoms. Here is when you should
Read MoreWhat Can A Podiatrist Treat?
Most people see a primary care doctor for every possible health issue. However, this is not the right thing to do. There are experts better equipped to treat you for a variety of medical subfields. An example is a podiatrist, a specialist of the foot and ankle. Podiatrists are health care providers who specialize in
Read MoreSymptoms of a Sprained Knee
A knee has four ligaments that keep it stable. An injury to any of the ligaments, whether it’s the ACL, PCL, MCL, or LCL, is called a sprain. A knee sprain is often the result of a sudden pivoting motion while playing sports. It can also develop due to a direct blow to the knee,
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