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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...