Dupuytren’s contracture is a hand deformity in which the layer of tissue that lies beneath your palm, at the base of your fingers, abnormally thickens. The thickened area can eventually develop into a knot, lump or thick band, causing one or more of your fingers to contract or pull in a bent position, toward your […]
Joint Pain
Types of Problems Joint Specialists Can Fix
Joint pain can be debilitating, hampering your productivity and ability to perform daily tasks. If you are experiencing joint pain, a joint specialist can help to relieve your pain, restore function and regain your range of motion. So, just what type of doctor is best at treating the joints? An orthopedist. Orthopedists specialize in the […]
What Processes and Techniques Does a Sports Medicine Doctor Specialize In?
Injuries are par for the course if you’re an athlete – whether you’re an amateur, play high school or college sports, or are a professional athlete. In order to keep your body healthy and ready for play, you need to practice proper maintenance of your body as well as be ready for an efficient diagnosis […]
Protecting Your Joints
Our joints keep us mobile and productive, but they need to be treated with kindness just like the rest of the body. With overuse and a lack of proper maintenance of your body, they can suffer deterioration, inflammation, and injury. Let’s talk about some of the key ways in which you can keep your joints […]
Is Surgery Always Necessary for Rotator Cuff Tears?
A rotator cuff tear is a common injury that can cause pain, weakness, and reduced mobility in the shoulder. Although some rotator cuff tears may require surgery, many of these types of injuries can be treated non-surgically and with treatments such as activity modification and physical therapy. The rotator cuff is made up of a […]