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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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]