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It’s fair to say no one wants to live with severe pain. Anyone who has lived with pain can attest to how limiting it is and the negative effect it has on the activities you participate in and your outlook on life. Millions of people seek medical attention every year for some type of pain
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What Is A Bucket Handle Meniscus Tear?
The meniscus is a piece of cartilage that provides a buffer or cushioning between bones. One of the most common injuries associated with the meniscus is a tear. A common place to get a meniscus tear is the knee. A severe meniscus tear that affects the knee is the bucket handle tear. It is an
Read MoreHow Osteoporosis is Treated
Our bones are a critical component of our bodies – without them, we cannot do most functions. Unfortunately, over time, our bones lose mass, which can make them weaker and more prone to fractures. Our bones are not hollow – they have bone mass within them that gives them strength. It is perfectly normal to
Read MoreDegenerative Joint Disease of the Spine
As we get older, we can expect inevitable pains here and there. One of the most common diseases that can develop with age is degenerative joint disease of the spine, also called spinal osteoarthritis. Usually called just “arthritis” because it is the most common form of the disease, osteoarthritis causes the wearing down of the
Read MoreCommon Summer Sports Injuries
Summer allows you to partake in all sorts of sports activities thanks to those long, glorious sunshiny days. However, it also holds potential for a lot of injuries as people are out boating, riding motorcycles, and mountain biking, and more. The potential for trauma caused by operating either a bike or even a skateboard at
Read MoreOrthopedic Care at a Walk-In Clinic
If you’ve ever had an emergency, you know it doesn’t always happen during a doctor’s office hours. If you’ve incurred an orthopedic injury that is non-life-threatening, head to an urgent care clinic that specializes in orthopedic emergencies. Orthopedic urgent care clinics can diagnose and treat sprains, strains, and bone fractures in patients of all ages.
Read MoreWhat Is Degenerative Joint Disease?
Degenerative joint disease is another name for osteoarthritis, a wear-and-tear condition in which cartilage at the ends of bones wears away, causing bone-on-bone friction and joint pain. It is very common. An estimated 27 million Americans have this form of arthritis. Although osteoarthritis can affect any joint in the body, it’s most likely to affect
Read MoreRadiofrequency Ablation
For someone living with chronic back, neck or degenerative joint pain, finding any sort of relief can be a full-time job. If it seems like you have exhausted your pain management options, you may want to consider radio frequency ablation, a chronic pain management tool that is changing people’s lives. What is Radiofrequency Ablation? Radio
Read MoreOsteoporosis and the Aging Musculoskeletal System
As we age, we may expect to see certain changes in our bones, joints, muscles, and connective tissue. There was a time when the general consensus was that these changes were unavoidable. However, more recent studies have shown that there are steps you can take to prevent certain musculoskeletal changes or conditions that are common
Read MoreCommon Orthopedic Injuries
If you are feeling pain after a sudden movement, accident, or fall, it is crucial that you have yourself checked by an orthopedic specialist. Chances are, you may have sustained an injury affecting your bones, joints, or connective tissue such as muscles as ligaments. Orthopedic doctors advise against self-treating an orthopedic injury or waiting it
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