Here are some quick and easy reminders on how to use crutches when climbing up and down steps. When using stairs remember this rule: Up with the good (non-injured leg) and down with the bad (injured leg). Up Stairs 1. Hold the handrail with one hand.
According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, almost everyone will experience back pain at some point in their lives. The pain can range from mild to severe and can be short-lived or long lasting. Although it may not be possible to prevent back pain, there...
A DVT, or deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot formed in a deep vein, typically in the calf or thigh muscle. Several factors may make you at risk for this problem including recent surgery, trauma or fracture; if you are over 60; if you are a smoker; if you are...
Walking into the cast room can be quite a roller coaster of emotions. In the back of your mind, you know that taking the cast off shouldn’t be horrible. People have had casts removed for several decades without showing up on the news, “Top Story” or “60minutes”...
“The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most commonly injured ligaments of the knee. The incidence of ACL injuries is currently estimated at approximately 200,000 annually, with 100,000 ACL reconstructions performed each year.
Strong, healthy bones are essential for your well-being. Bones provide structure, protect organs, anchor muscles, and provide calcium storage. Your bones are constantly changing; new bone is formed and old bone is broken down.
How in the world did that fracture happen? Here we are in the midst of March Madness. The next moment, Kevin Ware from Louisville is lying on the ground with a bone sticking out of his shin while others around him are scattering.
Cast Application: What to Expect You’ve just been given a cast made of fiberglass. This cast will hold your limb in place to help it heal. Though it might feel a bit awkward at first, you’ll soon get used to it.
Gel Injections Explained A friend of your friend’s brother has just told you that he had rooster parts injected into his knee for arthritis and his pain has improved. Now it is time to ask your provider about other options for your knee pain.
An Electromygraphy (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) has been ordered, and when it was described to you, your first thought was, “I am getting a needle torture test!” Well you can relax, we are not in the torture business! You are getting EMG test because you...
