Medically known as medial tibial stress syndrome, shin splints occur when you feel pain in the bone in the front of your lower leg due to repetitive stress on the bone, muscles, and tendons in that area. The tibia, or shinbone, is the large bone in your lower leg that absorbs a lot of the pressure [Read More]
Orthopedics
What Does Diabetes Have to Do with My Frozen Shoulder?
Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a debilitating but normally temporary condition that is characterized by an extended period of pain and stiffness in your shoulder. Symptoms usually subside and functionality returns to normal after up to three years. A number of health conditions can [Read More]
Treatments for Bone Fractures
Strong bones help us lead a healthy and active lifestyle. Through proper diet and regular exercise, we can maintain good bone health. However, we can still experience incidents beyond our control, such as a high-impact fall or a car accident, which can cause one or more broken bones. Bone [Read More]
Why visit a hand specialist?
Approximately 42 percent of the US workforce is now working from home and many companies are extending their working-from-home program until the summer of next year. Investing in an ergonomic work-from-home setup can help prevent injuries while working from home. Being on the computer for a long [Read More]
How to Provide First-Aid for a Broken Bone
If you should happen to be present when someone has a broken bone, or you're the one with the broken bone, there are certain steps you should take. Ultimately, you want to reduce the risk of worsening the issue. Additionally, as soon as possible, you want to go or take the other person to a center [Read More]
