The importance of exercise cannot be overemphasized. Whether you are an amateur athlete, a fitness buff, a weekend warrior, or someone who simply desires to maintain an active lifestyle, engaging in regular exercise is sure to pay dividends. Below are some tips from our highly skilled sports medicine specialists here at Advanced Bone & Joint
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Facts About Sports Injury Recovery
Sports motivate people to push the limits of the human physique. However, aiming for better outcomes may sometimes result in sports injuries. It can only take a single fall or slip for trauma to occur. Fortunately, there are established treatment and recovery methods for athletes’ most frequent injuries. Here are some things you need to
Read MoreAdvanced Bone & Joint Welcomes Dr. Colleen E. Glisson To The Team!
We are pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Colleen E. Glisson to its team of specialists, providing expert hand, wrist and elbow services at the practice’s St. Peters and O’Fallon, Missouri locations. To learn more about Dr. Glisson and what services she will be providing at the practice, click here.
Read MoreOctober 12th Begins Bone and Joint Health Action Week
Mark your calendar – October 12-20 is Bone and Joint Health Action Week, which is held annually to promote awareness of these health issues and of the management, treatment, and prevention of musculoskeletal conditions. Why is this noteworthy? Because 54 percent of Americans over the age of 18 – more than half – are affected
Read MoreFinding the Right Elbow Surgeon
From one joint to the next, the body is an intricately functioning combination of moving parts. When you think about joints like our elbows and knees, they not only allow the limbs to move and bend, they also help distribute and carry weight. When the elbow, in particular, is injured or damaged, there can be
Read MoreWhat Happens When You Dislocate an Elbow?
The elbow is made up of three bones, the humerus (upper arm), the ulna (large bone of forearm), and the radius (small forearm bone near the thumb). Between the humerus and ulna is the humeroulnar joint, which enables the elbow to be able to move, in other words flex and extend. The elbow is known
Read MoreWhy an Orthopedic Doctor Might Recommend Cortisone Shots
The discovery of cortisone in 1949 was hailed as a huge medical breakthrough. Cortisone shots are frequently recommended by orthopedic specialists for muscle, nerve and joint pain. They work by eliminating inflammation and the associated pain. Used with a local anesthetic, cortisone injections can also help with diagnosis of orthopedic conditions. Cortisone is a not
Read MoreCan You Prevent Degenerative Joint Disease
Since we are constantly moving our joints (which form the connections between bones), most people are likely to experience pain at one point or another. As people age, bones and joints become weaker and more likely to suffer damage. Besides ageing, many diseases and conditions can cause joint pain and deterioration. The majority of the
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