Have you ever hit your toe on a door jamb and wanted to just yell "I stubbed my toe, OUCH!" How can something so small hurt so darn much? We've all done it, whether it was running into a dark bathroom at 4 am or clipping the edge of the coffee table...
There are many conditions out there that seem very similar in appearance, but when looking closely are very different. One of these types of issues is Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gout. When they effect a joint, they both can be very red, swollen, and painful....
There is no doubt that you've at least heard the term rotator cuff before. Whether your favorite athlete has torn theirs, or your uncle Bobby had his fixed. You probably know that it's a group of muscles that surrounds your shoulder joint. However, do you...
If you think of our bodies as a house, our bones would be the framework. In other words, our bones serve to protect internal organs. It also allow us to move, store minerals, and provide our bodies with support. The bones internal structure is made of...
What is it? Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports-related injuries, affecting nearly 10,000 people per day. When the ligaments on the outside of the ankle are stretched or torn, patients can have pain and feelings of instability. If symptoms persist after...
One hot topic in the news daily is "Where are we with a COVID 19 vaccine?!" However, there is not as much discussion around the topic of fueling our immune systems. Our own immune system is our first line of defense against any viral illness. In this...
What is dehydration and how does it correlate to an increased risk of orthopedic injuries? Dehydration is defined as a harmful reduction in the amount of water in the body. This happens when you do not drink enough water and electrolytes. In...
Trampolines have been keeping Orthopedics busy for decades but with the recent development of commercial jump parks that sparks the question of which is more dangerous? The results have come back and they may surprise you. We looked into a couple of...
To combat gaining the ‘COVID-15’ during the pandemic, I started running for exercise. This way I got out of the house to try to get into better shape. Because like it or not, I am not getting any younger! However after the first two weeks of...
The Facts About Smartphones and Hand Pain In this blog, we will be focusing on smartphones and hand pain, different overuse conditions, and tips for reducing smartphone related hand pain. The average adult in the U.S. spends at least four hours...
