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Causes of Frozen Shoulder

September 29, 2017

Shoulder injuries can really inhibit your movements

The shoulder is an extremely complex ball and socket joint, and happens to have the greatest range of motion of any joint in the body. However, this large range of motion can cause the shoulder to become unstable, leading to joint problems and the site of multiple injuries. If you have ever experienced shoulder pain,…

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Why You Should Go to an Orthopedist for Ultra-Sound Guided Injections

September 1, 2017

Ultrasound guided injections have been widely used as an effective tool for the precision treatment of musculoskeletal pain management in recent years. With greater accuracy and safety, these injections are used both as a form of diagnostic testing, and for treatment purposes of a variety of injuries. What is an ultrasound guided injection? An ultrasound…

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Hip Dislocation 101

August 18, 2017

Dislocated Hip

A dislocation is an injury to a joint in which the bones are forced out of their natural position by trauma. In a hip dislocation, the head of the thighbone (femur) is forced out of its socket (acetabulum) in the pelvis. Having a dislocated hip is often very painful, and requires medical attention right away….

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Shin Splints: When to See Your Orthopedic Surgeon

August 18, 2017

Shin bone injury from running, Splint syndrome

The lower leg is made up of two bones, the fibula and the tibia. The tibia is the larger of the two bones, and often known as the shinbone. The small, thin bone that runs alongside the tibia from the knee to the ankle is the fibula. The tibia and fibula are responsible for connecting several muscles…

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Why Go to a Sports Medicine Specialist?

July 28, 2017

Baksetball Player Getting Bandaged Up

With the kind of physical demand placed on the body during playing sports, athletes tend to have an elevated risk for injury. Whether you experience an injury from an accident, competitive sports, or from a demanding training regimen, almost every athlete—amateur, or professional—will need medical assistance from a trained professional at some point during their…

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How Ultrasound Guided Injections Help Knee Arthritis

July 28, 2017

Chronic pain affects more than 100 million American adults, according to the Institute of Medicine. When chronic pain takes hold of your joints, especially in the knees, it prevents you from living the life you deserve. Pain is an uncomfortable feeling that tells you something may be wrong in your body. Although pain can protect…

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What are Ultrasound Guided Injections?

July 9, 2017

Ultrasound guided injections are an advanced, precise way to deliver effective medications to targeted areas of the body. Many patients suffering from chronic, debilitating pain (such as that caused by inflammation of a tendon or joint), find that they are able to return to previous activity levels after precision injections, enjoying both a reduction in…

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The Importance of Exercise Conditioning Programs after Surgery

June 23, 2017

Patient receives physical therapy

When you have just undergone surgery, the last thing you probably want to do is to start exercising and conditioning the affected area. The simple fact is, however, that it is precisely what your body needs to help you heal. Exercise and activity are necessary to properly regain lost function and range of motion, and…

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