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An orthopedic doctor is a medical doctor who specializes in the entire musculoskeletal system, understanding how different parts of the musculoskeletal system, i.e., muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons, work together. A variety of injuries and conditions can affect the musculoskeletal system and cause pain, inflammation, and a limited range of motion. An orthopedic doctor…
Injuries to the rotator cuff (a group of muscles and tendons that keep the head of your upper arm in your shoulder socket) have been rising in the United States. While most cases of rotator cuff injury respond well to noninvasive treatments such as rest, medications, injections, and physical therapy, other severe cases may require…
Our musculoskeletal system is a complex network of many different parts (muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons) that work together to help us move. Many conditions, such as arthritis, and injuries, can affect these parts of the skeletal system and cause symptoms that seem beyond what your primary care doctor or family physician would be…
The knee is one of the body’s largest and most complex joints connecting the thigh bone to the shin bone. Due to the complexity of the knee joint structure, it is also considered one of the most easily injured joints of the body. Several knee injuries can be successfully treated with simple methods, such as…
Knee pain often comes on slowly, over time, as you go about your life. But, whether your knee pain has occurred over several weeks, months, or years – or you experience a sudden injury to your knee, it’s likely you need to see a knee specialist. Knee specialists, like the doctors at Tri County Orthopedics,…
What is an overuse injury? Have you had one or know someone who has? It turns out that this is a common problem and one that your sports medicine doctor can help with. What Are Overuse Injuries and Who Is at Risk for Them? Overuse injuries are a type of injury that occurs when a…
If you’ve pain in the elbow or forearm, this is likely because you may have damaged your arm muscles, elbow ligaments, tendons, bursae, or bones. There could be many explanations of what is causing your elbow pain, including one-time injury to the elbow like when you fall or get hit hard while playing sports; wear…
A sports medicine doctor is a medical professional who practices sports medicine – a specialty area within orthopedic medicine that is focused on the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of problems related to the musculoskeletal system. The musculoskeletal system is composed of muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons, all of which can be damaged by sports…
Sports are one of the best ways to exercise, burn calories, and tone your body. However, sports can also lead to injuries that may sideline you for weeks or even months. Knowing how to treat your sports-induced injuries can help you get back in the game as soon as possible. There are different ways to…
If there’s a word that aptly describes hip arthritis, it would be “challenging.” As the condition progresses, it can bring on symptoms that can make day-to-day living difficult. The good news is that there are things you can do to both lower your risk for hip arthritis or live well with its symptoms, and one…
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