You’ve just had a total knee replacement. While you know that this will definitely add years to your mobility, the pain from the surgery is the only thing you can focus on overcoming right now. While you may have been experiencing chronic pain before knee surgery, it may come as some relief that post-surgery pain…
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How Your Orthopedist Can Help You Prevent Shoulder Surgery
Needing shoulder surgery is not only a difficult decision to make, but it’s also one that most orthopedic surgeons see as a last resort. Because of its location on the body and the complex joint that makes up your shoulder area, it is one of the hardest places to recover after surgery. There’s also the…
What can cause Knee Pain Without Injury
Most people assume that their knee pain isn’t severe or in need of medical attention because they haven’t suffered a significant injury. While that may be true sometimes, damage to your knee joint can also occur slowly over time, and affect you just as much as a significant accident or injury can. First, let’s stop…
5 Signs You Should See An Orthopedic Doctor
Painful joints, bones, and muscles can really put a damper on things. When your daily activities have been affected or your pain is starting to affect your comfort level more than you’d like, talk to an expert about they can help alleviate your symptoms. In the case of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries, an orthopedic doctor…
Signs that You Need a Total Knee Replacement
If you’re experiencing chronic and severe knee pain, you may have a condition known as osteoarthritis, which occurs when the cartilage or tissue that protects and cushions the knee joint wears away. If you have consulted with your orthopedic doctor who has suggested that you may need a total knee replacement, you are not alone….