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Perhaps one of the scariest things a doctor can tell you is that you need surgery. However, nowadays, there are minimally invasive surgeries available to patients, which can take away much of the intimidating parts of surgery. However, every surgery has a recovery phase — even minimally invasive surgery. How Long Is The Recovery Phase…
Knee pain is a very commonly reported issue. According to research, it affects about 25% of adults, causing limited joint mobility and function. Experiencing chronic knee pain may have you thinking about its cause and ways to prevent it – and who better to answer such concerns than an orthopedic doctor. Dr. William Hefley, our…
While your primary care physician may be your go-to expert for many of your health problems, visiting an orthopedic clinic remains your best course of action if you have issues with your joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues (musculoskeletal system), This is especially true if your condition or injury might need advanced or…
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,…
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,…
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