The knees are among the most important joints in the human body. Their functions include providing the body with stability, supporting it in an upright position, and allowing movements essential to day-to-day activities—such as walking, sitting, standing, and running—possible. Given how much you [Read More]
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Common Chronic Orthopedic Conditions
Chronic orthopedic conditions, in essence, are those affecting the bones, joints, and soft tissues whose course lasts longer than a year and cannot be cured—only managed or controlled with ongoing treatment. Just like any other chronic condition affecting other structures or organs of the body, [Read More]
4 Common Knee Injuries You Should Know About
Your knee joint is the most complicated and largest joint of your body. It is also one of the most commonly injured joints in the body, largely thanks to all of the pressure we place on our knees all day every day. The knee joint consists of bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and other [Read More]
Orthopedic Surgery For Different Wrist Conditions
Many of the tasks we perform require the use of our hands. Thus, it’s vital that we address hand and wrist pain as soon as possible. Getting a diagnosis and proper treatment from healthcare experts reduces the risk of complications. An orthopedic surgeon may recommend wrist surgery when [Read More]
3 Important Things to About Sports Medicine
Established in Germany in the early 20th century, sports medicine started out as a scientific investigation of physical exercises and sports. It eventually evolved into a multifaceted field, and in the 1970s, was approved and recognized as a subspecialty by the American Orthopedic Society for Sports [Read More]
