No matter what joint condition you are facing, no one wants to be told that their only option for healing is surgery. Often when other conventional treatments fail, doctors turn to surgery as a possible solution, yet sometimes the decision to do surgery is made hastily. There are a few additional treatments that we can undertake in the attempt to
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When You Might Need a Cast or Brace for Your Orthopedic Condition
Whether your orthopedic or joint problem resulted from an injury, repetitive trauma, or simply aging, there may be times when it calls for a cast or brace. Most often a cast is used for broken bones, while a brace is used for joint issues such as knees, elbows, wrists, and ankles. Whether you need a cast or a brace, there
Three Reasons You May Need Surgery for Chronic Shoulder Pain
Chronic shoulder pain can be caused by several different types of acute or repetitive trauma injuries. Although there are some nonsurgical treatments for chronic shoulder pain, surgery may be required when these and physical therapy fail to heal the joint. Here are three reasons you might need surgery for chronic shoulder pain. Rotator Cuff Injuries Rotator cuff injuries are the
Two Common Diagnostic Tools for Diagnosis of Orthopedic Problems
When you have any type of injury to a joint or bone, you will need to have imaging done to determine the root cause of the problem so that appropriate diagnosis and treatment can be made. Whether you have a shoulder injury, a potential sprain, a broken bone, or joint pain, imaging can help the doctor get an accurate diagnosis.
Two Uncommon Treatments for Three Common Orthopedic Conditions
At times, it may seem as though your body is falling apart. As you get older, orthopedic conditions and problems become more prevalent. You may have issues related to arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, or injury. These orthopedic conditions can now be treated with revolutionary treatment options such as stem cells and platelet rich plasma (PRP). Here are three common orthopedic conditions
Why You Shouldn’t Put Off Hand Surgery
If you have carpal tunnel syndrome or other conditions of the hand, you might be trying to put off the corrective surgery that you need. Going through surgery can be scary even when it is a minor procedure. In addition, you will have to take time off from work and activities to heal after the surgery. However, there are some
How Repetitive Motion Leads to Elbow and Shoulder Injuries
The joints of the body are designed for fluid movement, and you might think that this means as long as you are using the joint the way it was intended you will be healthy and whole. Yet if you overwork a joint or use it repetitively over time, you can cause an injury that may take time and effort to
The Three Most Common Reasons for Chronic Hip Pain
Chronic hip pain can be debilitating for some people. Your hips are designed for fluid movement in walking, running, and other movements of the lower body. When you have chronic hip pain, it makes all of those movements more difficult and painful. It is important to address chronic pain to discover its cause and treat the problem at hand. Here
What You Need to Know About Tennis Elbow and Treatment
Elbow pain can be attributed to a number of potential causes, but one of the most common causes of elbow pain is tennis elbow. Although named for the sport in which it occurs most frequently, tennis elbow can occur to anyone at any time. It is caused by overuse or extended use of the elbow joint in repetitive motion. Here’s
The Most Common Conditions that Cause Hip Pain
Have you been experiencing hip pain that is not easily controlled with exercise and over-the-counter medications? There are a lot of different potential causes for hip pain, and most of them have several treatment options. Here are some of the most common conditions that cause hip pain and what you can do about them. Bursitis Bursitis is inflammation of the