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Degenerating vertebral discs are referred to as degenerative disc disease. Wear and tear on the discs causes them to wear down, which results in pain, inflammation, and mobility problems. Discs are housed between vertebrae, the small bones that form the backbone and surround the spinal cord. There are seven vertebrae in the cervical spine, twelve
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What Can a Sports Medicine Physician Treat?
A sports medicine doctor treats a wide range of orthopedic injuries sustained while playing sports or engaging in moderate to strenuous physical activity. This type of injury can also happen while doing everyday activities and pulling or twisting a joint or muscle the wrong way. If you lead a fairly active lifestyle and you have
Read MoreCommon Types of Knee Injuries
Because the knees are load-bearing joints which allow us to walk and run, our knees are among the most important joints in the body. Thanks to their complexity and the constant pressure placed on them, they’re naturally prone to injury – especially if you lead a very active lifestyle or if you play sports. An
Read MoreWhen To See A Podiatrist For Foot Pain
Your feet are very complex parts of the body and include joints, muscles, ligaments, and nerves. You rely on them daily to help you stand, walk, run, dance, and more. For this reason, your feet are prone to overuse and wear and tear injuries as well as conditions and diseases. If you develop a foot-related
Read MoreHow to Find the Right Orthopedic Surgeon for You
Orthopedic surgeons are specialized physicians who can treat your musculoskeletal issue using surgical and nonsurgical treatments. Orthopedic surgeons are highly experienced in diagnosing, treating, and preventing conditions, injuries, and diseases associated with the muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons, and other connective tissue in the body. Finding the right orthopedic surgeon to help you ease pain symptoms
Read MoreBenefits of getting a joint replacement
If you were recommended to get a joint replacement surgery, you may be wondering if this is a good decision. Typically recommended as a final option for patients with chronic pain brought on by extensive damage to a joint, joint replacement surgery can be the source of long-term pain relief for many. It involves removing
Read MoreAdvanced Bone & Joint Welcomes Dr. Colleen E. Glisson To The Team!
We are pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Colleen E. Glisson to its team of specialists, providing expert hand, wrist and elbow services at the practice’s St. Peters and O’Fallon, Missouri locations. To learn more about Dr. Glisson and what services she will be providing at the practice, click here.
Read MoreWhen to Visit a Podiatrist
A podiatrist is a medical doctor trained to diagnose and treat conditions and injuries of the foot, ankle, and connective parts of the lower leg. Podiatrists use both surgical and nonsurgical treatments. Your lower extremities have complex structures consisting of bones, tendons, muscles, and ligaments, and they all work together to keep you moving and
Read MoreHow Your Orthopedic Doctor Can Help Manage Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a health condition that weakens bones by accelerating bone mass loss, which makes bones porous, fragile, and susceptible to fractures. It is one of the most common bone diseases, and as many as 1.5 million osteoporotic fractures occur each year in the United States. The condition is more common in women than men,
Read MoreWhat Are The Different Types of Diagnostic Imaging?
Diagnostic imaging plays a very important role in modern medicine. By using different imaging techniques, doctors can diagnose and treat many different conditions, injuries, and diseases more accurately and efficiently. By creating images of parts of the body, diagnostic imaging can help: Diagnose likely causes of symptoms accurately Screen for health conditions and diseases Be
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