Whether you’re brushing your teeth, picking up a baby, or simply driving a car, the rotator cuff in your shoulder gets quite a workout all day long. Shoulder pain is probably one of the most natural things that people ignore as resulting from a typical day’s work. There is a group of four muscles and […]
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common complaints of nerve impingement. The anatomy of the wrist, health issues, and repetitive hand motions can all contribute to the development of carpal tunnel syndrome. The median nerve travels through a protective sheath in the wrist area called the carpal tunnel. When the median nerve is […]
Springtime Orthopedic Injuries
Walking, hiking, biking and other recreational activities– in the spring and summer can be both wonderful and perilous. Despite adopting preventive measures, anyone is susceptible to orthopedic injuries when the snow starts to thaw and the blossoms start to bloom. Don’t let the sunshine fool you; you can be at risk for any number of […]
I’ve Fractured My Wrist, What Do I Do?
It can happen in an instant. A simple stumble down the stairs, trying to break a fall, or miscalculating a fastball during a baseball game. No matter how you fracture your wrist, you are going to need to treat it. Because wrist fractures make up 10 percent of all broken bone injuries, a fractured wrist […]
Does an Orthopedic Doctor Treat Repetitive Strain Injury?
Repetitive strain injury, or RSI, is a common orthopedic health problem that millions of people deal with every day. The injury can happen anywhere in the body. Because repetitive strain injuries affect the musculoskeletal system, orthopedic doctors are the best type of medical professionals to diagnose and treat them. What Is Repetitive Strain Injury? Repetitive […]