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When Does a Fracture Require Surgery?

Article featured on BCOS A bone fracture is a broken bone. Bone fractures are one of the most common injuries orthopaedic doctors see. About 6.8 million people fracture a bone every year, with the most common being hip, ankle and leg bone fractures. Bones are strong so it takes a big impact to break or […]

Posture Perfect: Improving Alignment for Back Health

Article featured on Orthopaedic Associates In our busy lives, we often forget the significance of good posture. Did you know that maintaining proper alignment can have a profound impact on your spinal health and overall quality of life? In this article, we will explore the importance of posture and how you can work toward having […]

Arthritis of the Neck

Article featured on TriHealth Arthritis of the Neck Natural wear and tear of the cervical spine causing arthritis of the neck. As you age, the discs that serve as cushions between vertebrae begin to bulge, shrink or weaken. This allows the vertebrae to start collapsing on one another. This causes pain, stiffness and loss of […]

3 Ways To Treat Shoulder Bone Spurs

Article featured on Modern Orthopedics You’re lifting the canoe onto your car’s roof rack when you feel it again—that pain and weakness through your shoulder and down your arm. Rubbing your shoulder joint, you wonder what on earth is going on and how you’re going to address it. If you’re experiencing unexplained pain in your […]