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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…
Your knees are no exception to the wear and tear that comes with age. The largest joint in your body (the knee) is also susceptible to overuse and trauma, which can significantly limit the activities you enjoy. One of the treatments you can explore when your knees begin to give way is knee replacement surgery….
Weight gain comes with plenty of health problems, one of which is an increased risk of orthopedic injuries and conditions. A person who is obese is more likely to suffer an orthopedic injury or get an orthopedic condition than someone who is not obese but otherwise of similar age and health. So, why is there…
You may know osteoarthritis as the painful condition that is caused by the wear and tear to our joints. With osteoarthritis – which is usually called just “arthritis” because it is so common – the daily stresses on our joints wear out the cartilage that cushions them. In addition, to wear and tear over time,…
