According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, about two million Americans visit emergency rooms (ERs) with a sports injury in any given year. Plus, approximately six to eight million more people experience milder injuries while exercising or playing sports. Certain sports tend to cause the most injuries. Let’s talk about what they are and…
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General
Tendinitis or Bursitis: What is the Difference?
If you’re feeling inflammation and pain in the soft tissue around your elbow, wrist, hip, knee, or ankle, you may think it’s tendinitis when it’s really bursitis – or vice versa. Tendinitis and bursitis are two very similar conditions that involve inflammation of the soft tissue around muscles and bones, most often around your joints….
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What You Need to Know About the Healing Process of Bone Fractures
The healing process for bone fractures is threefold, involving inflammation, bone production, and bone remodeling. The three distinct stages overlap one another and the involved process to bone healing is the same for natural breaks that are due to injury as it is for a surgical procedure that requires the bone to be cut. Here…
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An Inside Look at an Arthroscopic Surgery
Arthroscopic surgery utilizes highly specialized tools that allow the surgeon to peer inside joints and around tissues, as minimally invasive as possible. Appropriately enough, the very word “arthroscopy” comes from two Greek words that literally mean “to look within the joint.” By inserting a lighted miniature camera that is roughly the diameter of a pencil…
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Orthopedic Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
We often receive questions from patients or people curious about orthopaedics and our practice, and we truly love answering them. We are dedicated to patient education, treating each one of you as an individual – not a number – and making sure you understand your condition, how we approach your orthopaedic care, and how you can…
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The Importance of Orthopedic Preventive Care
Chronic disease is the number one killer of people in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 7 out of 10 Americans die each year from chronic diseases, many of which are preventable. When preventive care is used, and illnesses and diseases are caught early enough, individuals can avoid…
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Preparing for Your Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery
A ball-and-socket joint, the shoulder is the most movable joint in the body, allowing for full rotation of the arm. Composed of three bones, the clavicle, the scapula, and the humerus bone, the area is held together by tendons and ligaments commonly known as the rotator cuff. Unfortunately, the greater mobility of the shoulder also…
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Do I Need an Ankle Care Specialist for My Ankle Sprain / Strain?
Ankle injuries are very common for young and old alike. Many people remain active and involved in sports long after high school and college. However, as we get older our muscles, tendons, and ligaments don’t always respond as they did when we were younger, increasing our susceptibility to ankle sprains and other injuries. Because your…
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Knee Care Tips for Pain-Free Movement
There are many different causes for knee pain, from wearing improper shoes to an injury (old or new) or arthritis. It is very important to take care of your knees, and there are several things we can do to help prevent and avoid injuries, and to help minimize the pain. First, a little bit about…
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How to Choose An Orthopedic Surgeon In Panama City
Many Americans suffer with chronic osteoarthritis. It is estimated that nearly 27 million people are currently dealing with osteoarthritis of one type or another. Also called degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis can affect any joint in the body, but most commonly the knees, hips, shoulders and spine. When pain from osteoarthritis or any other orthopedic condition…
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