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Imagine waking up, ready to start your day, but a sudden sharp pain shoots through your shoulder as you move. For many, this is not just a bad start to the day, but a daily struggle. Shoulder pain can be a nagging issue, affecting everything from brushing your hair to picking up groceries. It is
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What 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 MoreAre Your Joints Aching For Relief? Why Joint Replacement May Be The Best Option
Are you suffering from pain or discomfort in your joints? The symptoms of arthritis and other diseases can continue to get worse until your joints ache severely. If the pain becomes unbearable, it may be time to consider joint replacement for your hip, knee, shoulder, or elbow. Joint Replacement is an orthopedic surgery where the
Read MoreOctober 12th Begins Bone and Joint Health Action Week
Mark your calendar – October 12-20 is Bone and Joint Health Action Week, which is held annually to promote awareness of these health issues and of the management, treatment, and prevention of musculoskeletal conditions. Why is this noteworthy? Because 54 percent of Americans over the age of 18 – more than half – are affected
Read MoreWhy Bone and Joint Health are so Important for Seniors?
Hilda was 68 years old when she fell on her porch. Her daughter took her straight to see her family physician. Fortunately, the doctor told her nothing was broken. She would be sore for a few days, but other than a few bruises she was going to be just fine. Her doctor explained to her
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