When your foot is injured, the rest of your body suffers. Not only do the feet provide balance and mobility, they also serve as shock absorbers for the rest of your body. So if you are diagnosed with a bone spur in the feet, expect your feet to be anything but happy. Pressure on the Foot Bone [Read More]
Orthopedics
Collarbone Injuries
The collarbone, also called the clavicle, is the curved bone located between your shoulder and your neck. It is what connects the shoulder blade (scapula) with the sternum (center of the ribcage). Thanks to its location at the top of the torso, the clavicle is particularly prone to injury. [Read More]
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
The Cubital Tunnel The cubital tunnel is made up of bones, muscles, and ligaments inside your elbow in the area commonly referred to as the “funny bone”. There is a nerve running through this tunnel called the ulnar nerve, which starts at the side of your neck and ends in your fingers. This nerve [Read More]
Physical Therapy Before Surgery
Some physical conditions or injuries require surgery for treatment. Your surgeon may suggest visiting a physical therapist before the operation in order to get your body strong and ready for the procedure. Physical therapy is known to help reduce or eliminate the pain of injuries and to assist in [Read More]
Common Conditions of Pediatric Orthopedics
The field of orthopedics was originally for treating children (not adults) who were born with or who developed musculoskeletal deformities – thus the Greek “ped” root word, which means “child.” Orthopedic disorders are physical issues that affect the bones, muscles, joints, tendons, and [Read More]
