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We have all been there- you are at your yearly physical and your doctor asks, “so, is there anything else bothering you today?” You think about it for a minute as you rub your knee. The same knee that has been nagging you for the past two years. After some discussion,...
If you’ve been to see your doctor, they may recommend physical therapy. For those of you that have never been to PT, here are some things you can expect.Lateral ankle sprains are very common and many mild sprains will heal without need for focused rehab (Ice is your...
If you have been a long-time follower of our blogs, we expect that by now you would be familiar with some of the different kinds of arthritis. Today we are delving into the wide world of ankle and feet- which are teeny tiny little bones that we expect to bear the...
Whether you just started having pain or have been putting up with the discomfort of knee or hip arthritis with conservative options for years. Deciding to proceed with a total joint replacement as a long-term solution to arthritis is a large endeavor. Choose a...
At first glance the hand does not appear too complicated. However, there are many complex structures packed into a small space. As a result, this can make diagnosing and treating more difficult. The need for specialized healthcare has grown hand in hand with the...
Will it Go Away on Its Own? Elbow (olecranon) bursitis is a condition in which a fluid filled sac at the tip of the elbow is inflamed. This can be due to a variety of things, such as trauma, repetitive pressure, or underlying medical conditions....
What is a Blepharospasm? Blepharospasm is a type of dystonia, a movement disorder with involuntary muscle spasms. This affects the muscles of the eyelids that may cause the eye to completely shut. Vision may become impaired if the muscle
We use our hands everyday for a wide variety of activities. Its likely, at some point in time, you have “jammed” your finger, resulting in a finger sprain. So, what is a finger sprain? What do you do about it? And why does it still hurt?! Well let’s take a...
People frequently wonder about the numerous medical terms that are used throughout the field of medicine. One of the most common ones in orthopedics is “scope.” That one simple abbreviated word can have numerous meanings. Most commonly in orthopedics, we...
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a broad term for pain around the front of the knee. The patellofemoral joint in the knee is where the patella (knee cap) and the thigh bone meet. The pain is most often felt in the front of the knee, above, or on the inner...
