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.
We’ve all experienced wrist pain at one time or another. But it’s not always easy to know why it is happening. It’s one thing when we can point to a specific cause like a lingering condition or slip and fall. Yet, there are plenty of instances where wrist pain comes on suddenly—seemingly without rhyme or …
Our fingers allow us to hold, grab, climb, carry our body weight, and even manipulate small objects with great precision. We rely on them not only to work but to do so in unison. So, what happens when one of them stops working? Maybe you’re experiencing stiffness in one finger, or you can’t straighten it. …
Anyone in North Texas who enjoys sports, physical activity, and/or exercise may experience an overuse injury or severe trauma at some point in their life. This person could be the professional athlete with chronic elbow pain from a lengthy pitching career, a weekend warrior who heard a pop in her knee while running in a …
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It is easy to assume a rotator cuff injury is more common among athletes and people who get a significant shoulder injury. But the truth is almost 2 million people in the United States visit their doctors because of rotator cuff problems. These people come from all walks of life. At first, the pain might …
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Many people just like you experience occasional pain or weakness in their hands, fingers, wrist, knees, ankles, and other parts of the body at times. For some, it could be nothing to be concerned with at all. However, researchers estimate that by 2040, roughly 78.4 million adults will have doctor-diagnosed arthritis. One of the most …
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You tweaked your wrist while helping a friend move a few pieces of heavy furniture last week. At first, the pain wasn’t that bad. However, that was five days ago, and now you can barely use that hand. So, you make an appointment with your doctor who suggests you see an orthopedic surgeon. As a …
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