Orthopedic injuries and disorders – which can affect the bones, muscles, joints, and ancillary tissues and structures – can occur in people of any age and at any time in their life. The issue may be a result of an injury from playing sports, a wear-and-tear injury from overuse, or from an underlying medical condition….
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How Does An Orthopedic Doctor Treat Knee Pain?
The knee is made up of the tibia, patella, and femur, and has a supporting system of soft tissues such as cartilage, ligament, and muscle. When the knee joint gets damaged, it can impact function significantly. Without functional knees, you can’t stand, walk, or run. Throughout your life, you may experience knee pain due to…
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Common Summer Sports Injuries
Summer is the perfect season for playing sports and partaking in physical activities, especially outdoor ones. You can enjoy playing in the park, exercising on the beach, climbing mountains, hitting the road, or joining summer leagues. With this, summertime also brings an increased risk of injuries. You are more prone to encounter accidents as you…
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When to Visit an Orthopedic Clinic
Musculoskeletal problems – such as sports injuries, repetitive motion injuries, and diseases affecting the bones, joints, or muscles – are best treated by physicians who are specialists in the field, which are orthopedists. These medical specialists possess an intense knowledge of orthopedic conditions and how to efficiently diagnose and treat them. A primary care physician…
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What Is an Orthopedic Impairment?
Orthopedic impairment is defined as a child’s disability relating to a bone, joint, or muscle, that is severe enough to directly affect the child’s educational performance. It can be caused by many different factors including genetic abnormalities, disorders such as cerebral palsy, or an injury that has caused a missing limb or has impaired a…
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