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How Does an Orthopedic Doctor Treat Animal Bite Injuries?

Animal bite injuries are a common occurrence in the United States, accounting for up to 5 million cases or roughly 1 percent of all injury-related ER visits ever year. These statistics show that no matter how docile animals may seem or how much they are domesticated, their inherent propensity for aggression cannot be discounted. Whether

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How Do I Prepare for Hand Surgery?

While the success of your hand surgery greatly depends on your orthopedic surgeon’s skills, obtaining the best results also has a lot to do with what you do prior to and after the procedure. Below are a few tips to help you prepare for your hand surgery to ensure both your safety and comfort; as

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What Do I Do If I Think I Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Need Treatment?

If you have already received a diagnosis for carpal tunnel syndrome or contemplate that you may have carpal tunnel syndrome, visiting an orthopedic doctor would be your best bet. An orthopedic doctor is specialized in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries and conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome. Let’s find out what you can expect from an

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Diagnosing Pediatric Fractures: Why You Should See an Orthopedic Doctor

If your child has a musculoskeletal injury, an orthopedic doctor will best serve them. This type of physician knows how to get to the precise cause of the injury and how to treat it quickly and efficiently, without wasting time mulling over ancillary issues that are not applicable to your child. A child’s bones are

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Diagnosis and Orthopedic Treatment for Clavicle Fractures

Did you know that the clavicle (collarbone) takes the top spot on the list of the most commonly fractured bones in the body? This is due to its critical location, which makes the clavicle frequently exposed to trauma or force. Moreover, its middle-third segment, which is the thinnest and outermost part, does not have adequate

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Treatments an Orthopedic Doctor Can Recommend for Torn Rotator Cuff

A rotator cuff tear, which is a rip in the group of tendons and muscles that provide stability to the shoulder (rotator cuff), is one of the most common upper-extremity injuries affecting athletes and people whose physical activities or occupations involve repetitive overhead movement. Stiffness in the shoulder, pain in the front of the joint

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Questions to Ask Your Shoulder Surgeon About Reverse Shoulder Replacement

Reverse shoulder replacement surgery (reverse shoulder arthroplasty) has given hope to patients who have had a failed conventional shoulder arthroplasty or who are suffering from a severely damaged rotator cuff for which the standard procedure is not recommended. Nonetheless, like making any other important decision, deciding to get a reverse shoulder replacement entails forethought and

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What Is the Recovery Process After Hand Surgery?

The great thing about hand surgery is that your orthopedic surgeon may be able to treat your hand condition once and for all. However, after your surgery is complete your real test of patience comes into play; that is, the recovery phase. Your recovery after hand surgery depends on various factors, including your body’s healing

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What Questions Should I Ask My Shoulder Surgeon?

Whatever your shoulder surgeon’s diagnosis may be or whatever treatment they suggest, it is important for you to ask questions that will help you better understand your injury and treatment options. Asking questions will also ensure that you are in the right hands. If the doctor cannot explain things so that you understand the situation,

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Sports Medicine: Importance of Healthy Exercise

Engaging in sports involves exciting competitions, but it can also entail injuries. Sports injuries tend to happen most frequently to the knees, ankles, hands, wrists, elbows and shoulders. A key way to keep yourself strong and injury-free is through exercise. Your muscles need to be strong, limber and you need to teach your body “muscle

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