Importance of Physical Therapy After a Joint Replacement
For conditions like advanced arthritis or a sports injury, joint replacement may be the only practical solution that can provide lasting results. However, replacing your natural joint with a prosthetic implant is no joke – you can’t just go home and sit around while you wait for your body to heal. You will need to […]
Types Of Joint Replacement Surgeries
Joint replacement surgery is a procedure that many people undergo to relieve chronic joint pain and improve joint mobility when other non-surgical treatments have proved unsuccessful. If you are dealing with persistent joint pain and a limited range of motion then joint replacement surgery may be worth considering to restore your overall quality of life […]
What are the Easiest Bones to Break in the Body?
Broken Bones. Probably more of us have experienced one (or more) than not. But did you know that some bones that are easier to break than others? Much of this has to do with where they are located in the body, the amount of strain we put on them, and because they tend to weaken […]
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 […]
The Benefits of Outpatient Hip and Knee Replacement
Facing the possibility of needing surgery can be a frightening experience, leaving you with thoughts, questions, doubts, and uncertainties. If you and your orthopedic surgeon decide that surgery is the best option for you, and you elect to have a hip or knee replacement, patients are now given the opportunity to choose to undergo surgery […]
Does Cracking Your Knuckle Increase Your Likelihood of Arthritis
Snap. Crackle. Pop! Many people wonder why their knuckles and joints pop when stretched. The answer is actually quite simple; the popping sound you hear when you crack your finger knuckles or other joints is due to a something called cavitation. Cavitation occurs when a sudden space is opened within the joint, creating a […]