Surgery remains to be a useful technique for treating several joint problems, especially those that involve mechanical damage to the joints. However, traditional operations require large incisions that result in longer recovery time, significantly more pain for the patient, and other side effects. Advances in joint surgery have led to the arthroscope, a specialized device…
Orthopedics
What Is Considered Orthopedic Trauma Medicine?
Orthopedic trauma is a serious injury to any part of your musculoskeletal system following a traumatic incident involving a collision or crushing force. This is especially common among car accident victims, athletes, and patients who are weak or have brittle bones. Orthopedic trauma medicine is a subspecialty that deals with injuries of this nature. Orthopedic…
Treatments for Hand Pain
We rely on our hands for daily activities both big and small. Think about it: The moment you get up, you check your phone, then you prepare breakfast, take a shower, brush your teeth, drive to work, perform a full day of work, go back home and make dinner, open the mail – all of…
Reasons for Spine Surgery
If you have a condition or injury affecting your spine and have found that nonsurgical treatments have provided little or no relief, then surgery may be an option worth considering. With advances in medical technology, many surgeries for the spine can now be carried out in a minimally invasive manner, making surgery much safer and…
Why go to an orthopedic doctor for back pain?
Most us will experience back pain at some point in life. While most back pains resolve on their own or with conservative treatments, some need serious medical attention. Back pain may be a sign of a serious condition, and it will progressively get worse if left untreated. If your back pain is not getting better…