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If your doctor recommends surgery, it doesn’t always mean you’ll need to stay in the hospital for a few days with an extensive and painful recovery to follow. Advancements in medical technology have given rise to new treatment methods and surgical techniques that feature shortened recovery times. More importantly, they also reduce or eliminate the…
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…
Joint replacement surgery, also called joint arthroplasty, is a remarkable way for patients to regain musculoskeletal function, relief of pain and other debilitating symptoms. Arthroplasty, as a real boon to many of the 21 million Americans suffering from arthritis, replaces a diseased joint in the part or whole with synthetic components. Let’s look at 5…
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…
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…
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…
Summer is here—a great time to play sports and enjoy the outdoors. People go cycling, head out to lakes and rivers to go canoeing and kayaking, flock to the beach to play volleyball, and do many other fun activities. There’s no doubt that summer sports are exhilarating, but it is worth keeping in mind that…
You must have heard time and time again about keeping your bones strong and healthy. The rationale behind is that the loss of bone strength can lead to osteoporosis — a condition in which your bones become very fragile and susceptible to fractures. No matter how old you are, there are plenty of things you…
Is there a right age for joint replacement surgery? Can you be too old or too young for the procedure? There is no single answer to these questions. As patients suffering from osteoarthritis get younger, let’s talk about where medical opinions are on the matter of age for joint replacement surgery. Too Young For Joint…
Maintaining proper care of your bones and muscles involves everything from nutrition to exercise to lifestyle. Your musculoskeletal system is very reliant on your body’s overall health, and you will do well to keep this system strong. Diet, physical activity, and other lifestyle factors all play a part in keeping your bones and muscles in…
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