Common Orthopedic Questions Answered: Tests & Treatment
Article Featured on SCOI Below are some of the most frequently asked questions we receive regarding orthopedic tests and treatments.
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10 Ways To Improve Your Recovery After Surgery
By Jennifer Whitlock, RN, MSN, FN | Article Featured on Verywellfit If you are having surgery, you may be interested in how you can heal faster, return to work faster, maybe even get back to the gym faster. Overall, recovering from surgery is a straightforward process of following the discharge instructions, which can be challenging for some individuals. For most […]
How to get your home ready when recovering from hip or knee surgery
Before you go to the hospital for surgery, set up your home to make your recovery and life easier when you come back. Do this well in advance of your surgery. Ask your health care provider or physical therapist about getting your home ready.
Obesity, Weight Loss, and Joint Replacement Surgery
Article Featured on AAOS If you need total knee or total hip replacement surgery—and your weight is significantly higher than it should be—your doctor may advise you to lose weight before your procedure. Even though you may feel fit and healthy at your current weight, studies show that a patient with a BMI greater than […]
What is Compartment Syndrome?
Article Featured on AAOS Compartment syndrome is a painful condition that occurs when pressure within the muscles builds to dangerous levels. This pressure can decrease blood flow, which prevents nourishment and oxygen from reaching nerve and muscle cells. Compartment syndrome can be either acute or chronic. Acute compartment syndrome is a medical emergency. It is usually […]
High School Sports Injuries
Article Featured on AAOS Every year, millions of teenagers participate in high school sports. An injury to a high school athlete can be a significant disappointment for the teen, the family, and the coaches. The pressure to play can lead to decisions that may lead to additional injury with long-term effects. High school sports injuries […]
Fracture After Total Hip Replacement
Article Featured on AAOS A periprosthetic hip fracture is a broken bone that occurs around the implants of a total hip replacement. It is a serious complication that most often requires surgery. Although a fracture may occur during a hip replacement procedure, the majority of periprosthetic fractures occur after a patient has spent years functioning […]
Biceps Tendon Tear at the Elbow
Article Featured on AAOS The biceps muscle is located in the front of your upper arm. It is attached to the bones of the shoulder and elbow by tendons — strong cords of fibrous tissue that attach muscles to bones. Tears of the biceps tendon at the elbow are uncommon. They are most often caused […]
How to Tell if you Have Flat Feet: Symptoms of Flat Feet
Article Featured on AAOS A variety of foot problems can lead to adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD), a condition that results in a fallen arch with the foot pointed outward. Most people — no matter what the cause of their flatfoot — can be helped with orthotics, braces and physical therapy. In patients who have […]
What Is Dupuytren’s Disease and How Is It Treated?
If you begin to notice lumps on the palm side of your hand, then you might just have Dupuytren’s disease, and if left untreated, you could possibly lose motion in your fingers.