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Joint replacement surgery is a major procedure that can have a huge impact on your life. It can also be intimidating, as it’s difficult to know what to expect during the recovery process. Just know that there is an over 90 percent success rate for knee and hip replacements – two of the most common
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When to Visit a Sports Medicine Clinic for a SLAP Tear
The shoulder joint is one of the most complex and frequently used joints in the body. From the biggest to the smallest movements you make daily, chances are, you have your shoulders engaged during most, if not all, of them. This frequent use of the shoulder combined with its wide range of motion makes the
Read MoreWhat Life is Like After Elbow Joint Replacement Surgery
Elbow joint replacement is usually recommended for patients with severe arthritis or traumatic injury that is causing chronic pain and limited range of motion. The goal of the procedure is to replace damaged bone and cartilage with an artificial implant made from metal, plastic, ceramic, or composite material to reduce pain and restore mobility in
Read MoreDo Podiatrists Treat Foot Warts?
Foot warts, also known as plantar warts, are growths on the skin of the foot that usually appear on the ball and heel area. The HPV virus is what causes these skin growths, and the infection is usually picked up by walking around barefoot. Both adults and children can develop plantar warts. Foot warts can
Read MoreAcute Pain Management: How It Works
Pain management doctors have a variety of tools at their disposal for acute pain management. Acute pain management is a form of medical care that focuses on providing relief from sudden and severe pain. It involves identifying the cause of the acute pain, determining the best course of treatment to reduce or eliminate it, and
Read More5 Tips to Protect Your Diabetic Feet
If you have diabetes, it’s essential to take good care of your feet. That’s because diabetes can cause problems with the nerves and blood vessels in your feet, which affect sensation and healing. If you treat your feet poorly, you could be looking at serious infections, ulcers, and even amputation. Below are five tips to
Read MoreBack Pain Relief Tips
Back pain is one of the most common health problems in the world, affecting people of all ages, young and old. Back pain can be debilitating, making it difficult to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time. It can also make it difficult to sleep and interfere with your ability to work or
Read More3 Common Arthroscopic Diagnoses
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure used to diagnose and treat problems with joints. It’s typically performed using a small camera, called an arthroscope, that’s inserted into the affected joint through a small incision. The camera allows the surgeon to see the structures inside the joints without making large incisions that would require cutting through
Read MoreWhat Are Bone and Joint Infections?
Parts of your musculoskeletal system, such as your bones and joints, can develop an infection. An infection of the bone is called osteomyelitis, and an infection of the joint is called septic arthritis. Infection-causing pathogens usually enter a bone or joint through an open wound. Slow-healing wounds due to diabetes are considered high-risk causes of
Read MoreJoint Pain –What You Should Consider Before Joint Replacement Surgery
Joint pain is a common symptom of osteoarthritis, which is a degenerative disease of the joints that causes a continued wearing away of the protective cartilage over the affected joint. Without the protective cartilage, bone rubs against bone, which, as you experience it, can cause pain. If you are feeling pain and weakness and non-surgical
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