If you are getting to a certain age where you start to have painful and stiff joints, you may a condition called osteoarthritis. Also called wear-and-tear arthritis, osteoarthritis affects millions of adults. The condition refers to inflammation in the joints and is often the result of wearing down of the cartilage that supports the smooth…
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Recovery from Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee replacement surgery is a common procedure that involves removing damaged tissue in the knee and replacing it with artificial parts. The artificial parts take on the responsibilities of the damaged tissue they replace, so your knee can function well once again. Every person’s recovery process will be a little different, and your doctor will…
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Overview and Treatment of a Torn Meniscus
One of the most common knee injuries is a meniscus tear, especially if you are an athlete or live an active lifestyle. It usually occurs with a sudden jerking or twisting of the knee, resulting in a torn meniscus. The meniscus is a crescent-shaped section of cartilage that cushions the bottom of the femur (thighbone)…
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Most Common Injuries Treated by Sports Medicine Doctors
Sports and high-impact exercise can contribute to better health and make you feel great. Whether you are an amateur or professional athlete, engaging in your favorite sport can put you at risk of orthopedic injuries. Because sports injuries occur more and more in our health-conscious society – including among people who are getting older but…
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Common Causes of Knee Pain
Your knees support your body’s weight and are essential to everyday activities like standing and walking. Knee pain is a common complaint among men and women, especially as we age. There are a variety of reasons why you may be experiencing knee pain. If you are having knee pain, talk to an orthopedic doctor to…
What Is Sports Medicine?
Have you come across the term ‘sports medicine’ and wondered what that means? Sports medicine may seem like a medical subfield dedicated to professional athletes, but it’s much more than that. Let’s take a look at what sports medicine entails and how it could be of use to you. Sports Medicine Sports medicine focuses on…
Common Orthopedic Conditions
Orthopedic conditions are issues that affect the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage. Musculoskeletal injuries and pain can affect people of any age as a result of a sporting injury, wear-and-tear (overuse) injury, or from a medical condition such as arthritis. Some conditions are short-term and may go away on their…
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What’s Next? Recovery from Rotator Cuff Surgery
An estimated 2 million people visit their orthopedists each year due to rotator cuff problems, making it one of the most common orthopedic injuries. Rotator cuff surgery often is used as a last resort to repair torn tendons in the shoulders after traditional therapies and treatments like ice, physical therapy and cortisone injections have proven…
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What Causes Degenerative Joint Disease?
Degenerative joint disease or osteoarthritis is a condition that affects millions of people around the world. With degenerative joint disease, the protective cartilage that serves as a cushion for your bones for smooth, pain-free movement gets worn down. Therefore, your bones begin to rub against one another, which leads to inflammation, pain, and eventual damage…
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Do I Have Arthritis? Early Symptoms
Of the more than 100 types of arthritis, the most common type is osteoarthritis – which is the tenderness and swelling of one or more joints in the body. Because it is so common, it is usually called simply “arthritis.” Arthritis joint pain and stiffness tend to get worse as we get older, but it…
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