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You use your musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, muscles, and other soft tissues) for just about every movement you make. Such heavy reliance can set you up for injuries and conditions, which can cause pain and other symptoms that can threaten your mobility and interfere with your quality of life. While conservative interventions are the first-line
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What to Ask an Orthopedic Surgeon About Repairs
As with any major decision, undergoing a surgical repair for your musculoskeletal injury requires considerable forethought and proper planning. You want to take every means necessary to ensure its success. Knowing the right questions to ask your orthopedic surgeon during your appointment is crucial for both making a well-informed decision and getting adequately prepared for
Read MoreCommon Types of Orthopedic Surgery
Dealing with a musculoskeletal injury or condition is always tricky, especially when discomfort from your problem keeps you off your daily activities and makes you search for an orthopedic surgeon to evaluate your condition. Things get scarier when your orthopedic surgeon mentions the possibility for orthopedic surgery. With that being said, you will also feel
Read MoreBenefits of Having an Orthopedic Surgeon for Your Family
Most of us already have a family doctor or a general practitioner to conduct our annual physicals, administer vaccinations, and keep tabs on our overall health. However, if your family is active and involved in sports, then it is in your best interest to partner with a family orthopedic surgeon as well. Orthopedic surgeons do
Read MoreQualifications For Becoming An Orthopedic Surgeon
If you or your loved one has a sprained ankle, dislocated a kneecap, or broken an arm, you likely need to see an orthopedic surgeon. An orthopedic surgeon or orthopedist is a physician who diagnoses, prevents, and treats disorders related to muscle, bone, tendons, ligaments, and joints. They employ both surgical and non-surgical treatments to
Read MoreWhat are the Different Types of Orthopedic Doctors?
If you’ve ever suffered from bone, joint, or muscular pain, you know how important it is to find the right doctor to get you moving again pain-free. Orthopedic pain comes in many different forms, such as acute, chronic, and intermittent. It can be the result of an injury, illness, or overuse. The key to recovery
Read MoreCommon Conditions of Foot and Ankle Pain
Your feet and ankles have a very important function. They keep you balanced and mobile. Don’t feel guilty about being extra careful with them since you rely on them a lot and any issues that may develop can affect your balance and mobility. So, whenever you feel pain in your foot and ankle, you shouldn’t
Read MoreWhat Is Sports Nutrition?
Athletes and physically active individuals focus a lot on enhancing their performance, from the number of hours they sleep or rest to the type protective gear and footwear they use when exercising or playing a game. One extremely important aspect of sports performance is nutrition. Sports nutrition refers to food intake that focuses on providing
Read MoreVisiting 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 MoreWeight Training and Knee Injuries
Getting into a weight training program is great for your heart and other muscles, but it puts you at risk of injuries – particularly knee injuries. When you lift weights, you are placing a lot of extra pressure on your knees, because they must not only support your body’s weight but also the weights you’re
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