An orthopedist treats conditions related to the musculoskeletal system, often injuries the patient incurs while playing sports or due to wear and tear over time. Orthopedic surgery is a specialty within the specialty. Here’s ten things your orthopedist wants you to know so next time you visit, you [Read More]
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Sprain Vs. Strain
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]
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]
