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Answers to the Most Common Orthopedic Questions

If you’re experiencing symptoms of a condition or an injury affecting your bones, joints, or soft tissues (your musculoskeletal system) and your primary care physician determines that you need specialized care, they will give you a referral to see an orthopedic doctor. Just like meeting with any other type of medical professional for the first

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What Symptoms May Signal the Need for a Shoulder Replacement?

Shoulder replacement surgery also referred to as shoulder arthroplasty, involves replacing the damaged parts of the shoulder with prostheses to eliminate the source of pain and restore mobility in the shoulder. If you’re suffering from shoulder pain, read on to learn about when it is time for you to consider having shoulder replacement surgery as

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Shoulder Stabilization Surgery: What to Ask Your Surgeon

Shoulder instability is either an acute or a chronic orthopedic condition that occurs when the ligament or labrum (the soft cartilage that reinforces the ball-and-socket joint) gets stretched, torn, or detached, causing the ball of the shoulder to move either partially or fully out of the socket. Shoulder instability can be caused by repetitive movements;

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How Does an Orthopedic Doctor Treat a Hand Nerve Injury?

The median, radial, and ulnar nerves are the three main nerves that control both the sensory and motor functions of the hand. Injury to any of these nerves can cause shooting hand pain, numbness, muscle weakness, twitching, and, in some cases, loss of function/sensation. If you’re experiencing these symptoms, you will greatly benefit from the

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When to See an Orthopedic Doctor Instead of Your Primary Care Physician

If you are experiencing shoulder pain or stiffness, your first thought might be to seek medical attention from your physician. However, persistent joint pain is best evaluated and treated by an orthopedic specialist who knows how to provide long-term relief from musculoskeletal pain without the need for potentially addictive prescription medications. Let’s talk about when

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How to Find the Right Orthopedic Surgeon

There comes a point at which you realize that you cannot keep ignoring the chronic joint pain or muscle pain anymore. It is therefore time to see a skilled orthopedist who knows how to help you find long-term relief of your pain. You may be wondering what the best approach is to go about finding

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Considering Surgery: What To Ask Your Shoulder Surgeon

If you’ve been recommended for shoulder surgery, know that surgery of any kind is a huge undertaking. Ultimately, the decision to have surgery rests on you. This is your decision to make, and surgeons empower their patients by giving them all the information they need about the surgery, as well as ample time to make

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How a Rotator Cuff Repair Can Restore Function and Mobility

Rotator cuff injuries can be painful and restrict the range of motion of the shoulder. Since many daily tasks involve the use of the hands and arms, which are made possible by the shoulder, rotator cuff problems should be evaluated and treated quickly. In its early stages, a rotator cuff tear can be fixed. Acute

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Your Guide for Shoulder Surgery Recovery

The recovery involved after having shoulder recovery is dependent on many factors, including your overall health, the type of shoulder injury or damage you had, the type of surgery you had, and your adherence to the rehabilitation instructions and recommendations which were given to you. If you’re going to have shoulder surgery, you may be

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Are There Restrictions After Shoulder Replacement Surgery?

Shoulder replacement surgery will help to finally alleviate your shoulder pain while helping you to regain your function in your shoulder and arm. The surgery consists of your orthopedic surgeon replacing the worn-out tissues with medical-grade prosthetic parts. Especially during the first six weeks after your shoulder replacement surgery, you’ll have some limitations. Your surgeon

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