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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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]
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]
