Have you been experiencing numbness, pain, or tingling in your hand that moves down into your wrist? Although these could be the symptoms of complications from injury, chronic pain and numbness can point to other conditions, such as arthritis, or more commonly, a condition known as carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). You rely on the use
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Why Your Child Needs the Best Pediatric Orthopedic Care
Throughout our lives, we have heard that staying active and healthy during childhood is very important, as it can set the foundation for how our bodies grow and develop as we age throughout life. Our anatomy provides form, stability, movement, support, and binds our organs and connective tissues together. It is true that children have
Read MoreChoosing the Right Pediatric Orthopedist
Orthopedic medicine is a specialty that focuses on the musculoskeletal system, mainly on the bones, joints, and limbs. Orthopedic doctors can treat a multitude of things, but a majority of problems that are treated involve those with joint infections, injuries, spine or limb deformities, and broken bones. A division of orthopedic medicine focuses on growing
Read MorePediatric Orthopedics: What Do These Doctors Treat, and How Can They Help?
If your child has any type of orthopedic problem, you want him or her to receive the very best, most advanced care possible. Additionally, you’ll want a team of experts who are compassionate and view each one of their young patients as unique. And most importantly, you deserve a doctor who is understanding and responsive
Read MorePhysical Therapy for Work Related Injury
Being unable to work because you are in pain or injured can be a traumatic experience. Getting injured can hinder your performance in the workplace. People who have been injured at work have one ultimate goal: to return to work as quickly as possible, and to the activities they love doing the most. When someone
Read MoreInjured On the Job: Where to Go?
If you have been injured in an accident at your place of work, you are most likely entitled to what is called Workers’ Compensation. Most employers are required by state law to provide their employees with workers’ comp insurance coverage, in the event of a workplace accident. If you are injured at your job, it
Read MoreWhen Should You Treat it at Home and When Should You Seek and Orthopedic Urgent Care?
Injuries happen every day, and some accidents are just going to need more care than others. Though not every injury is an emergency, knowing that you have options for your medical care can be a relief. If you’re experiencing severe pain or are unable to properly move, it can be an indicator that you may
Read MoreWhat To Do If You Have A Broken Bone?
According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, an estimated six million people each year will break a bone in their body. There are 206 bones in the human body, and the research and statistics about fractures show that some areas of our bodies are somewhat fragile. No wonder our bones are prone to all
Read MoreWhat is A Facet Block?
Like any joint in the body, facet joints can cause pain if they are irritated or inflamed. Facet joints are the connections between the bones of the spine, able to allow for bending and movement, as well as allowing a passage for the nerve roots to send messages throughout the body. A facet joint block
Read MoreWays You Are Making Your Knee Pain Worse
Do you ever ask yourself, “Am I doing the right things to reduce my knee pain?” or, “Are the things I’m doing making my knee pain worse?” Anyone who has dealt with knee pain is aware how much it slows life down, and really throws a wrench into how you operate efficiently. Normal daily activities
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