As one of the most complex joints in the human body, the shoulder provides an extraordinary range of motion, allowing you to move your arms in virtually every direction. Yet, although your shoulders rarely bear weight, the frequent use of this versatile joint makes it susceptible to wear and tear – much like your knees…
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Arthritis
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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Bursitis vs. Arthritis: How to Tell the Difference
If you’re experiencing sharp pains, stiffness or tenderness in your hip or shoulder joints, it most likely means one of two things: either arthritis or bursitis. But since both conditions have similar symptoms, how do you know which one is causing your pain and decreased mobility? The answer lies not in the symptoms so much…
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Protecting Your Knees as You Age
While not many people get excited about the prospect of getting old, it’s not something we can avoid. However, there are plenty of things we can do to prepare our body to stand up strong to the test of time. As we age, the joints in the musculoskeletal system slow down or can start to…
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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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Ultrasound-guided Injections: When are They Needed and Why?
Suffer from the chronic aches and pains of inflammatory conditions like arthritis? Or perhaps you have chronic pain from an old injury from trying to perfect your golf swing? Then you’ve probably received a steroid shot to help reduce the swelling and pain. Orthopedic specialist Dr. James Talkington has long administered anti-inflammatory steroid injections, relying…
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Thumb Pain
There are two common causes of pain on the thumb side of the wrist. The most common cause is a particular kind of tendinitis with a peculiar name: DeQuervain’s tenosynovitis. The diagnosis is largely made on the basis of history (especially of repetitive wrist motion such as crochet or lifting a newborn or remodeling a…
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