If you suffer from musculoskeletal pain or an injury and have been recommended to an orthopedic doctor, here is what you can expect. Your orthopedic doctor will provide an accurate diagnosis of your condition or injury. They will order diagnostic tests to pinpoint the problem with your musculoskeletal system. Depending on your symptoms and diagnosis,…
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Top 10 Most Common Orthopedic Injuries for Athletes
Every athlete knows that injuries are par for the course, and athletes generally decide that it’s worth the risk. After all, sports are fun, rewarding, and usually great for your overall health. Injuries sustained while playing a sport are usually orthopedic, meaning musculoskeletal (muscles, bones, and the related structures). Different sports have different risks, but…
What Is an Example of an Arthroscopic Surgery?
It is always ideal to avoid surgery if you need treatment for a painful or debilitating musculoskeletal condition, such as joint pain. Your orthopedist or sports doctor will first likely try alternative methods, such as prescription medication, physical therapy, joint injections (which are administered by your orthopedic doctor), and other rehabilitative or alternative therapies. However,…
Common Causes of an ACL Tear
An ACL tear is a painful injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. It is one of the two ligaments crossing in the shape of an “X” in the center of your knee, and the other is the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). Together, they connect your thighbone (the bone in your upper…
How To Exercise With Arthritis: Tips from an Orthopedic Doctor
Exercising with arthritis can be tricky. On one hand, you want to keep moving to benefit your joints; on the other hand, you don’t want to accelerate the damage to your joints. Exercise is often part of arthritis treatment. It can relieve pain and ease stiffness, even slowing the progression of the disease by building…