The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that hold the shoulder in place. Injuries to the rotator cuff are not always immediately apparent. They can be the result of a sudden injury or accident, or they can be the result of repetitive movement and abuse to the joint. Some minor shoulder pain may be immediately dismissed as
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What is MAKOplasty Knee Surgery, and Why Might You Need It
Osteoarthritis can cause severe joint pain, which can lead to fatigue and an inability to move freely. There are a number of nonsurgical and surgical treatments for osteoarthritis. When nonsurgical treatments are ineffective, do not relieve pain, and do not improve mobility, surgical options need to be explored. However, you may not be aware that a full knee replacement is
Outpatient Hand Surgery: What You Need to Know About Recovery
Any surgery has recovery time, and outpatient hand surgery is no different. Hand surgery is usually fairly minor, but it can take quite a long time for full recovery. You use your hands automatically without thinking, and because of this it can be difficult to remember to restrict your movement while you are recovering. Here’s what you need to know
Important Limitations During Joint Recovery
If you have recently had an injury to your joint, or you have recently had joint surgery, you have a long road of recovery ahead of you. In order to heal properly and quickly, it is important that you observe the limitations that your doctor lays out for you during your recovery. Pushing yourself too hard to resume normal activities
Speed Up Healing with PRP Treatments
Elbow and Achilles tendon conditions can often be difficult to heal. These parts of the body are in near constant use. Even with immobilization, these injuries and conditions can take weeks or even months to heal properly if left on their own. Now, you can get PRP treatments to help you heal faster and get back to normal movement more
Common Causes of Elbow Pain
Elbow pain can often begin as a slight annoyance and worsen over time into pain that affects your mobility and ability to function normally. Overuse of the elbow is often the cause of elbow pain, and with rest it may feel better. When rest doesn’t help, and pain worsens or lasts for weeks or months, it is time to have
Nonsurgical Treatments for Shoulder Pain
The shoulder is a complex network of bone, joint, muscle, and tendons. The complexity of the shoulder can give us many benefits, but it also can cause unique problems when injury or deterioration occurs. There are some cases in which a shoulder replacement must be done to minimize pain and restore normal function. However, there are several nonsurgical treatments that
Why It is Important to Seek Immediate Help for Hand Injuries
Whenever you have any kind of injury, your first consideration should be whether or not you need to be seen by a doctor. Some minor injuries do not require a doctor’s attention. When it comes to hand injuries, it is better to be safe than sorry. It is important to seek immediate treatment for most hand injuries for a variety
PRP For Joint Pain: Everything You Need To Know
The tendons in your elbows, knees, and even your ankles are tough bands of tissue that are sturdy enough to connect your bones and muscles and keep proper tension between the two. It’s possible to injure a tendon, and they can be slow to heal when that happens. Platelet Rich Plasma treatment (PRP) utilizes your own blood to promote healing
The Future of 3-D Printing in Orthopedics
Just like stem cell therapy, 3-D printing is another technological advancement that is taking the healthcare world by storm. What began as a neat toy for tech enthusiasts has evolved into a critical element of success in medical specialties ranging from dentistry and cardiology to the separation of conjoined twins. In fact, the FDA has now approved more than 85