Ask any professional athlete and they will tell you a torn meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries. That’s because any activity – sports-related or otherwise – that causes you to forcefully twist or rotate your knee, can result in a torn meniscus. The meniscus is the C-shaped piece of [Read More]
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Diagnostic Tests an Orthopedic Clinic May Provide
Orthopedic specialists use a variety of tests and procedures to diagnose musculoskeletal conditions and injuries accurately. While you may not need every diagnostic exam, knowing how each one works is beneficial. The following are the most common diagnostic tests you can expect from an orthopedic [Read More]
What Is an Orthopedic Doctor and What Can They Diagnose?
Musculoskeletal pain is a common occurrence affecting millions of people of all ages and lifestyles. If you’ve been sidelined by musculoskeletal (muscles, bone, and joints) pain, whether due to injury or your lifestyle choices and wondering whom to seek diagnosis and treatment from, you’ll [Read More]
How Can Hip Replacements Change Lives?
If your hip has been damaged due to fracture, arthritis, or other conditions and your symptoms are far from getting relieved by nonsurgical treatment methods, your orthopedic doctor might suggest you consider hip replacement surgery. Hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which your damaged [Read More]
How To Choose a Hand Specialist
There are plenty of reasons you might want to visit a hand surgeon. Top of the list is if you have been facing a hand problem, whether injury, persistent pain, or some other problems of the same nature. A hand specialist could provide you with diagnosis and treatment for fingers, hands, wrists, and [Read More]
