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Summer allows you to partake in all sorts of sports activities thanks to those long, glorious sunshiny days. However, it also holds potential for a lot of injuries as people are out boating, riding motorcycles, and mountain biking, and more. The potential for trauma caused by operating either a bike or even a skateboard at
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Orthopedic Care at a Walk-In Clinic
If you’ve ever had an emergency, you know it doesn’t always happen during a doctor’s office hours. If you’ve incurred an orthopedic injury that is non-life-threatening, head to an urgent care clinic that specializes in orthopedic emergencies. Orthopedic urgent care clinics can diagnose and treat sprains, strains, and bone fractures in patients of all ages.
Read MoreWhat Is Degenerative Joint Disease?
Degenerative joint disease is another name for osteoarthritis, a wear-and-tear condition in which cartilage at the ends of bones wears away, causing bone-on-bone friction and joint pain. It is very common. An estimated 27 million Americans have this form of arthritis. Although osteoarthritis can affect any joint in the body, it’s most likely to affect
Read MoreRadiofrequency Ablation
For someone living with chronic back, neck or degenerative joint pain, finding any sort of relief can be a full-time job. If it seems like you have exhausted your pain management options, you may want to consider radio frequency ablation, a chronic pain management tool that is changing people’s lives. What is Radiofrequency Ablation? Radio
Read MoreOsteoporosis and the Aging Musculoskeletal System
As we age, we may expect to see certain changes in our bones, joints, muscles, and connective tissue. There was a time when the general consensus was that these changes were unavoidable. However, more recent studies have shown that there are steps you can take to prevent certain musculoskeletal changes or conditions that are common
Read MoreCommon Orthopedic Injuries
If you are feeling pain after a sudden movement, accident, or fall, it is crucial that you have yourself checked by an orthopedic specialist. Chances are, you may have sustained an injury affecting your bones, joints, or connective tissue such as muscles as ligaments. Orthopedic doctors advise against self-treating an orthopedic injury or waiting it
Read MoreNerve Block Frequency
Many people who suffer from severe and chronic pain can benefit from nerve blocks administered by an orthopedist. A nerve block is an injection of an anesthetic and steroid into the area surrounding the affected nerve. This method effectively places medication directly around the nerve to minimize your pain. A great number of patients with
Read MoreDegenerative Disc Disease: What Is It
The term degenerative disc disease refers to the gradual wear and tear of the discs that cushion the bones (vertebrae) of our spine. As we age, these intervertebral discs can dry out and flatten. This can put pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. Approximately 90% of adults over 60 years of age have some
Read MoreDiabetes and Wound Care of the Feet
One of the many possible consequences of diabetes are problems affecting the feet and legs. Prolonged periods of increased blood sugar levels in the body can lead to diabetic neuropathy, which damages nerves and in turn can result in the inability to feel sensations in the feet. That means even minor cuts or abrasions may
Read MoreJoint Reconstruction vs. Joint Replacement
Surviving a car accident or developing debilitating arthritis may leave you with chronic pain and mobility issues. Sometimes, it even takes a while for physical problems to appear after an injury. Joint pain can make the simplest tasks difficult, such as walking, going up and down the stairs – even sitting. The good news is
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