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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Responsibilities of an Orthopedic Surgeon
The specialty of orthopedics used to be focused only on treating children with leg deformities and other musculoskeletal development issues – thus the “ped” root word, which means “child.” The field has since blossomed into treating people of all ages, and handling everything from a full knee replacement to arthritis pain to a sprained ankle….
Recovery from a Hip Replacement Surgery
It takes a long time for the body to heal after hip replacement surgery because it involves shaving off the diseased or injured part of the femur (thighbone, or upper leg bone) and replacing it and the socket with prosthetic materials. The patient’s natural tissues must then eventually heal together with the new prosthetic parts…
Most Common Knee Surgery Procedures
The knee is one of the most important joints in the body because it helps us stand, walk, run, jump, and more. When the knee gets damaged due to injury or degenerative disease, it can have debilitating effects on your life. Thousands of knee procedures are performed across the country every day. Let’s take a…
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