Physical therapy can help treat a variety of conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system. It can be particularly beneficial following orthopedic surgery to help restore physical function, strength, and mobility, and prevent further injury, allowing you to get you back to your normal lifestyle as read more »
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When Do You Need to See an Orthopedic Surgeon for Back Pain?
Most of us will experience back pain at some point during our lives, and in most cases, it will get better without the need for medical intervention. Sometimes, however, back pain may require further investigation and treatment – such as if the pain becomes worse or does not respond to o read more »
Benefits of Joint Replacement Surgery
If conservative treatments have failed to restore your joint’s functionality or to eliminate debilitating pain – such as if you’ve tried steroid injections and PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy – your orthopedist may recommend arthroplasty. This is more commonly called joint replacement surgery or j read more »
5 Things You Should Know About Joint Reconstruction Surgery
Our joints can be vulnerable to a number of conditions – everything from sports injuries to arthritis. Damaged joints are not just painful, they can severely impact your lifestyle. Joint reconstruction can be an effective solution to reduce chronic pain and restore your mobility, getting you back read more »
Types Of Joint Replacement Surgeries
Joint replacement surgery is a procedure that many people undergo to relieve chronic joint pain and improve joint mobility when other non-surgical treatments have proved unsuccessful. If you are dealing with persistent joint pain and a limited range of motion then joint replacement surgery may be read more »
Recovering From An Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic doctors specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. This includes the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Although orthopedic doctors will always try to explore nonsurgical treatment options first, sometimes read more »
Benefits of Physical Therapy After Surgery
It is essential you know that life immediately after surgery is not instant bliss. The success of your treatment depends on what you do during your post-op recovery period. Physical therapy is often recommended – and there’s a good reason why. It works. Physical therapists are trained to help pat read more »
What Kind of Injuries Can Cause Knee Pain?
If chronic knee pain is an unwelcome visitor that affects your daily life, then learning the causes and treatments can help you achieve less pain. Knee pain can be caused by an acute injury or by underlying health issues, so pinpointing the cause is crucial to finding a solution that works. Being read more »
Advances in Knee Surgery
Knees are the most commonly replaced joint in the human body, with an estimated 700,000+ replacement surgeries performed each year. This represents a drastic jump from 250,000 just 15 years ago. In addition, doctors are performing more knee replacements for younger patients than at any other time in read more »
Questions After Hip Surgery
Hip arthroplasty, or hip replacement surgery, is performed when the hip joint has been injured or has degenerated due to disease. The surgeon removes some or all of the hip joint, replacing it with a prosthesis to improve the patient’s mobility and to eliminate or greatly reduce the p read more »
