If you had to choose between a strain or sprain, which malady would you prefer to endure? Truthfully, neither are much fun but most people don't realize that there's a difference between the two. Difference Between Sprains and Strains A sprain is a condition caused by bands of tissue, [Read More]
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Types of Fractures
We are born with 270 bones; by adulthood many of those bones have fused together, leaving us with 206 bones that support every step and movement we make for the rest of our lives. Over the course of a lifetime, it’s highly probable that one of these 206 bones will sustain a fracture. Here is more [Read More]
What is Sports Medicine?
If you or your child sustains an injury while exercising, participating in sports, or engaging in any other type of physical activity, you may be referred to a sports medicine specialist for treatment. But what does sports medicine entail, and what kind of therapy does it involve that is beyond the [Read More]
General Orthopedics vs. Pediatric Orthopedics
The term “orthopedics” seems simple enough. It’s a branch of surgery that deals with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, tendons, and cartilage) and, therefore, should apply to people of all ages. However, there’s a difference between general orthopedics and pediatric [Read More]
When to See an Orthopedist
Let’s face it: we all have aches and pains in our muscles and joints from time to time. In fact, more than 28 million Americans develop some sort of musculoskeletal problem each year. Sometimes, it’s due to an injury, poor posture or overuse of specific muscles, and often the pain goes away after a [Read More]
