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You Can Shovel AND Be Kind to Your Joints

The Old Farmer’s Almanac is predicting that this winter is going to be one of the longest and most frigid we’ve seen in many years. In some areas of the country, the forecast also calls...

It’s Cold Outside, But That Doesn’t Mean Your Joints Have to Suffer

Regenerative Medicine: What is it? How can it treat orthopedic conditions?

The body is designed to heal itself. For example, when you cut your finger, blood platelets clot to stop the bleeding and healthy cells repair the damaged tissue. Regenerative medicine harnesses the body’s natural healing...

How Bone Substitute Materials Support Joint Repair

Injectable bone substitutes can play an important role in some orthopedic procedures. For patients who require surgery to repair joint problems such as rotator cuff tears and knee reconstruction, these products reinforce bone strength, giving...

6 Summer Exercise Tips and Tricks For Joint Pain Sufferers

Exercise is one of the best ways to take care of your joints. It can decrease pain and swelling, while building joint mobility, bone density, and strength. It also helps you maintain a healthy weight,...

5 Tips to Manage Joint Pain in the Summer Heat

Summer is here and many of us are tuning up our bikes and digging out our running shoes from the back of our closets. But if you’re someone who suffers from joint issues, the warmer...

When and Why Outpatient Surgery May be Your Best Option

Having surgery in an outpatient setting can make the whole experience less stressful and more convenient, while yielding the same excellent results. So, if you’re considering an orthopedic procedure, ask your doctor if an outpatient...

Rotator Cuff Tears: What are they and how are they treated?

You use it when you throw a baseball, paint a ceiling, and lift a barbell over your head: the rotator cuff. It’s a collection of four muscles and attached tendons that anchor your upper arm...

Insufficiency Fractures: What are they and when to consult your doctor

Exercise is a great way to stay in shape and boost your mood, but sometimes overuse and repetitive movements can cause small cracks in the bone, known as insufficiency fractures or stress fractures. An insufficiency...

Taking Your Workout Back Outside

It can be difficult to stay active during a long winter, and by the time spring rolls around, many of us are itching to get moving again. When the weather warms up, it’s time to...

Orthopedic Related Injuries – Is It Time to See an Orthopedist?

Guest blog: Sports Ortho Urgent Care The human body can handle a great deal of wear and tear, but it is not indestructible. When pushed beyond its limits or subjected to trauma, your bones and...

Countdown to Joint Preservation Surgery: How to Prepare for the Procedure & Rehab

If you’re suffering from joint pain, you’re not alone. According to the CDC, more than 54 million Americans experience some form of joint pain caused by arthritis, with osteoarthritis being the most common form. Osteoarthritis occurs...