Knee pain is something that affects everyone at one point or another. It also affects people of all ages. The knees are extremely complex joints that support the weight of your body every single day and are prone to injury. Your knees are critical to your ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. The knee pain…
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What Is Sports Medicine?
A sports medicine physician has specialized training in the prevention and treatment of injury and illness. The more qualified among them may also be orthopedic surgeons; these doctors are ideally suited to play the role of a sport’s team’s physician and may serve as team doctors for teams or players in the NBA, NHL, NFL,…
Repairing a Torn Meniscus
The knee is the largest joint in the body, and it relies heavily on cartilage such as the meniscus for stability. Being so heavily used, the menisci in your knees are prone to tearing. A torn meniscus requires repair to restore the wide range of movement capable of the knee. You know you’ve got a…
Orthopedic Joint-Fusion Surgeries
Over the years, daily activity takes its toll on your joints. You can be fit and have an active, healthy lifestyle – but that doesn’t mean you aren’t vulnerable to injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Severe arthritis can cause chronic pain in your joints, so doctors are constantly trying to find innovative ways…
Ultrasound-Guided Injection for Pain Relief
For many people who suffer from chronic joint pain, the thought of joint surgery – especially joint replacement – can be overwhelming. Even though materials and procedures used in prosthetic joint surgery have come a long way in recent years, the possibility of needing revision surgery in the future (to replace the prosthetic materials in…