An orthopedic surgeon is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal (orthopedic) conditions, and this type of physician can also perform surgery if necessary. An orthopedist treats conditions related to the bones, muscles, joints, and related structures in the [Read More]
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Hand: Is it Rheumatoid or Osteo
Bones, including the ones in your hands and wrists, are protected by cartilage. However, your cartilage wears out over time, resulting in stiffness, pain, and swelling in joints. Rheumatoid and osteoarthritis can cause you to experience stiffness, loss of motion, and pain in your hands. Although [Read More]
When Knee Arthritis Requires Knee Replacement Surgery
Are you suffering from chronic knee pain? If you are, then you know how much this kind of pain can affect your quality of life. Knee pain can be caused by different things, but the most common cause of chronic pain is arthritis. When knee pain is limiting the things that you can do, an orthopedic [Read More]
What Is Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis?
One of the most common types of shoulder arthritis is glenohumeral osteoarthritis. The glenohumeral joint is where the top of the humerus (upper arm bone) rotates in the glenoid cavity, which is the ball-and-socket structure of the shoulder. The bones comprising and supporting the shoulder socket [Read More]
Causes of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, and it affects over 20 million Americans. While osteoarthritis most often affects older adults, younger people can also be diagnosed after sustaining a serious injury that affects joint health. Osteoarthritis is caused by the deterioration of [Read More]
