What are the Causes of my Leg Pain?
Human bodies are subject to frequent aches and pains that come and go. Usually, these are not of great concern or importance. But when pains are inexplicable, linger and impact the quality of life, you might need medical attention. Thighs, hamstrings, lower leg and calf areas often feel pain. Most pain results from wear and […]
What Are My Knee Replacement Options?
When you’ve tried everything else – medication, injections, physical therapy – and your knee is still bothering you, your orthopedic doctor may recommend knee replacement surgery to treat your painful condition. There are two types of surgical options: total knee replacement (TKR) and partial knee replacement (PKR). For roughly 50 years, total knee replacement has […]
What Kind Of Joint Replacement Can Be Done As An Outpatient Procedure
Chances are if you recently have had joint replacement surgery, you were an “outpatient.” That doesn’t mean the treatment was simple or routine. In fact, most joint replacement procedures are out-patient – also known as “same-day” or ambulatory – surgeries, performed outside a traditional hospital setting in what is known as a surgery center. One […]
What Is an Anterior Hip Replacement Approach?
You’re probably familiar with the basic concept of total hip replacement surgery – namely that it replaces a diseased or damaged hip joint with an artificial one. Hip replacement surgery also relieves pain and helps improve movement. But did you know that the procedure can be performed from behind the hip, to the side of […]
Advances in Knee Surgery
Every year, more than 600,000 knee replacement procedures are conducted in the United States. Degenerative wear and tear of the knees, also known as knee osteoarthritis, is one of the most common sources of knee pain; an estimated 14 million Americans experience it, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Knee osteoarthritis can cause simple, everyday movements […]
Danger Zones: Sports With the Most Orthopedic Injuries
Orthopedic injuries are one of the most commonly cited reasons for emergency room visits. While participating in sports can be an important part of health and human interaction, it’s important to know the risks associated with each activity and be prepared to prevent catastrophes. Basketball Shooting a few hoops used to seem more relaxed, but […]
Don’t Let Tendonitis Become Your Achilles’ Heel
An astounding interconnected web of muscle, tissue, and bone, the human body is miraculous. However, it does have its limits. Tendonitis occurs when the body’s tendons – the thick, sinewy muscles that bind muscle to bone – become inflamed and irritated due to overexertion. While it can occur in many regions of the body, it […]
Don’t Sweat It: How Athletes Can Avoid Workout Injuries
From “two-a-days” during football season, to adding one pound too many to your squat rack at the gym, athletes can become overly ambitious when it comes to training for the upcoming sports season. If precautions aren’t taken, consequences can be disastrous. Know your limits and your body. It’s important to heed the advice of your […]
Runner’s Knee and Osteoarthritis Can Both “Bring You to Your Knees”
From tough battles on the basketball court to finishing that 10k last weekend, a lot of stress is placed on our knees. And while they are tough to an extent – bearing the weight of our body, and helping with everyday balance – they’re not impervious to pain. Two syndromes associated with knee pain are […]
Jumping to Conclusions: Do I Have Jumper’s Knee?
Patellar tendinitis can bring a person to their knees – and for about 200,000 people a year in the United States, it does. Connecting your kneecap (patella) to your shin bone (tibia), the patellar tendon works with the quadriceps of the thigh to give us the ability to straighten the knees and extend the leg. […]