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Sports medicine deals with evaluating, diagnosing, treating, and even preventing injuries that occur as a result of physical activities. Sports doctors also focus on nutrition and performance optimization for anyone who enjoys an active lifestyle. This medical specialization has become more established as the popularity of competitive sports has increased worldwide, and as people live…
When you have an issue with your musculoskeletal system – your bones, muscles, joints, and related tissues – an orthopedic doctor is the type of physician you want to see for an evaluation and treatment. An orthopedist is a medical specialist who knows how to efficiently diagnose and treat injuries and chronic conditions that affect…
The average American walks between 3,000 to 4,000 steps per day. Each time you take a step, you’re using your knees. When you stand, you’re putting pressure on your knees. You’re even using your knees if they’re bent when you sit. All of this can wear out your knees over time and cause osteoarthritis. Sometimes,…
Knee pain can interfere with your work and daily activities. When it’s mild or moderate, you may use over-the-counter pain medications to cope with the pain. You may only have to forgo a few activities that you enjoy, because of your limited range of motion. However, as it progresses in severity, an orthopedic surgeon may…
If you have hip arthritis, you probably experience pain and other symptoms on a regular basis. While taking medications for pain relief can help a bit, it is not an ideal solution. In the early stages of the condition, it can be fairly easy to manage it at home. However, if you experience bad hip…
Knee replacement surgery is a standard procedure designed to give your severely injured knee a new lease on life. But before recommending surgery, your orthopedic doctor will first exhaust conservative (nonsurgical) treatments to relieve your pain, such as physical therapy and medications. Only when your body does not respond well to nonsurgical options will your…
The shoulder joint can be vulnerable to a number of injuries and conditions. A rotator cuff tear is a common injury that typically causes pain, stiffness, and weakness in the shoulder. This makes normal day-to-day activities difficult and painful. Read our frequently asked questions to find out more about this type of injury. What Is…
Chronic knee pain due to osteoarthritis or an injury is something no one should have to live with. You may think that your only option to relieve the pain on a long-term basis is to have knee replacement surgery – but fortunately, it’s not. A minimally invasive injection-based treatment that works to relieve chronic knee…
Your doctor may recommend that you have hip replacement surgery when non-surgical methods don’t work anymore and hip pain interferes with your daily life. The procedure helps to greatly reduce or eliminate the pain and to increase your range of motion in the affected hip and leg. After undergoing hip replacement surgery, you can expect…
Knee surgery is considered major surgery. Minimally-invasive techniques may shorten the duration of surgery and recovery period, but postoperative patients may still find the recovery period challenging. The best way to prepare for knee surgery post-op care is through coordination with your surgeon, family, and friends. Generally, here’s what to expect of knee surgery post-operation…
