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There are many similarities between a sports medicine doctor and an orthopedic doctor. They both specialize in the treatment of the musculoskeletal system and have specialized training in the treatment of orthopedic related injury and illness. Both types of doctors are involved in assessing injuries and determining the appropriate treatment for patients. However, sports medicine…
If you suffer from hip pain, you are not alone. As people are living longer and staying more active, arthritis of the hip is a common condition. It is estimated that 28 million Americans are currently living with osteoarthritis. As weight-bearing joints, hips are one of the most common joints to develop osteoarthritis, or “wear…
Arthritis pain affects people of all ages and backgrounds. Arthritis actually means inflammation of the joints, and it encompasses a large group of diseases that all cause pain and swelling of the joints. Types of arthritis and common symptoms There are many different types of arthritis. The most common types of adult arthritis include: Osteoarthritis…
At any age, hip pain can make it uncomfortable to perform everyday tasks such as walking, sitting, standing, or climbing stairs. Hip pain can also keep you from playing sports and leading an active lifestyle. Your hip is the joint where your thighbone (femur) joins your pelvis. There are two main parts to the hip:…
If you are scheduled for arthroscopic surgery, you will be pleased to know that this type of minimally invasive surgery requires smaller incisions than traditional surgery, which means less scarring, less blood loss, and less risk of infection. Arthroscopic surgery has revolutionized orthopedic medicine over the years, allowing orthopedic surgeons to diagnose and treat many…
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