An ankle is a complicated joint with numerous bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. You use your ankle From when you wake up in the morning till you sleep, so it’s no wonder that it is prone to injuries. If you don’t recall having any obvious injury to the ankle but are experiencing pain in it,
Read MoreTen Essential Tips for Foot and Ankle Health
Where would you be without healthy feet and ankles? Think about it. No movement, no daily routines, no sports. Your lower extremities need and deserve excellent day-to-day care. Here are ten essential tips for the best possible foot and ankle health. 1. Wash and Dry Your Feet Every Day Especially important for diabetics and other
Read More7 Symptoms That Suggest You Visit an Orthopedist
Our body comprises 206 bones, 360 joints connecting these bones, and several muscles and other soft tissues – even if one of them is not working the way it should be, it can heavily impact our overall well-being. Oftentimes, pains and aches of this musculoskeletal system go away on their own. While other times these
Read MorePartial Knee Replacement Recovery: A Timeline
According to an estimate, up to 30% of Americans are believed to develop knee osteoarthritis over the course of their lifetime. The good news is a wide range of surgical and nonsurgical techniques are available to address the knee pain and disability that accompany knee arthritis. Partial knee replacement is one of the most common
Read More7 Questions to Ask Your Shoulder Replacement Surgeon
If you have shoulder arthritis or an irreparable rotator cuff tear that is not getting better with conservative measures, shoulder replacement surgery is the option your shoulder surgeon may recommend for you. Shoulder replacement surgery is highly successful at restoring shoulder motion, strength, and function. However, before agreeing to the surgery, you should be well
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