Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics, also spelled orthopaedics, is surgery related to conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons treat trauma to the musculoskeletal system, as well as deal with sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors and congenital disorders.
Imagine you are sitting in the stands at your child’s volleyball or football game. Your athlete just made the play of the game, and everyone is celebrating. But as they jog to the sideline, you notice they are holding their hand and wincing. Maybe the ball struck a finger at an awkward angle during a
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The probability is high that there will come a point in all our lives when we will suffer a jammed finger. It could be in the middle of football or basketball practice at school, while tripping and falling at the grocery store, playing fighting with a friend or sibling, or simply smashing one or two
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It is difficult to imagine having to talk about staying injury-free during the holidays. After all, these are the times that are meant to be merry and bright, complete with plenty of holiday decorations, presents, and, of course, time spent with family and friends. Unfortunately, holiday hand injuries happen more often than you might think.
James* has experienced tingling and even numbness in his fingers numerous times throughout his life. And in every case, he quickly dismissed the short-lived phenomenon. After all, you are not going to be concerned over numbness from falling asleep on your hand or leaning on your elbow for too long. Just shake it off and
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