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What’s the difference between total knee replacement surgery and partial knee replacement surgery?

October 28, 2020 in , , /by

Comparing total knee replacement surgery vs. partial knee replacement surgery? If you are experiencing severe knee pain and advanced knee arthritis, what do you need to know about which option is right for you? Knees serve invaluable functions in our daily movements and the resulting wear and tear can impair stability, inhibit daily activities and […]

Suffering from knee pain? Where it hurts can be a clue for diagnosis

September 28, 2020 in , , /by

When you have knee pain, even the basics of everyday life can be difficult. Our knees are essential to standing, sitting, walking and so much more. If you’re an athlete, there’s not a sport out there that doesn’t require strong, healthy knees. Your knee is also one of the most complicated joints in your body. […]

5 Facts You Should Know About Low Back Pain

August 25, 2020 in , /by

If you’re suffering from low back pain, you’re not alone. More than 80 percent of adults in the US will experience some kind of lower back pain in their life and it is the most common job-related disability. But knowing that misery loves company doesn’t relieve your pain. Only getting a proper diagnosis and treatment […]

Considering Spine Surgery? 5 Questions to Ask Your Spine Surgeon

July 29, 2020 in , /by

When considering surgery, close consultation with your spine surgeon is imperative. In addition to getting to know your surgeon, his or her experience and areas of expertise, it’s important to ask questions about the procedure itself and if it’s a fit as a solution to your specific problem. Consider these five questions if you’re talking […]

Struggling with Social Distancing? How to Stay Happy and Healthy.

March 26, 2020 in /by

Social distancing wasn’t a term anyone uttered a few short weeks ago, but for now, it’s a rule to live by. Whether you are adjusting to working from home, or adjusting to having far more “house mates” than normal, there are things you can do to keep yourself, your family and others in your home […]

Patellar Tendonitis – Are you sidelined with pain in your kneecap?

March 3, 2020 in , /by

Do you participate in a sport like basketball or volleyball where high impact running, and jumping is common? If you have persistent pain or swelling at the base of your knee you could have one of the most common knee injuries among athletes – patellar tendonitis. Depending on the severity of your injury, the pain […]

What happens if you don’t treat carpal tunnel syndrome?

January 27, 2020 in , /by

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common hand and wrist injury that is often caused by repetitive motion. Because symptoms tend to develop gradually, many people don’t recognize or treat the condition early on. But left untreated, carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms can become more extreme, disrupting your life and severely limiting day-to-day activities. That’s why understanding […]

When does chronic ankle pain require total ankle replacement?

December 19, 2019 in , /by

When does chronic ankle pain require total ankle replacement? If you are experiencing ankle pain, inflammation and stiffness that impedes walking or living your desired active lifestyle, it’s time to evaluate your options. There are many causes of ankle pain, but some conditions produce joint damage severe enough to consider total ankle replacement, such as […]