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What Happens During Robot-Assisted Joint Replacement Surgery?

What Happens During Robot-Assisted Joint Replacement Surgery?

A misconception about robot-assisted joint replacement surgery concerns the role of the robot. It’s not a decision maker, nor does it replace the skill of your surgeon. Surgical robots increase precision under your surgeon’s control. Learn more here.
Nov 1st, 2023
Osteoarthritis: 4 Treatments to Consider

Osteoarthritis: 4 Treatments to Consider

Osteoarthritis is a common — but not inevitable — part of aging. The joints of your body can break down due to the wear-and-tear of everyday life or through injuries affecting joints. There are four treatment approaches you may encounter.
Oct 1st, 2023
Helpful Treatments for Mallet Finger

Helpful Treatments for Mallet Finger

You’ve got mallet finger when the tendon holding a finger or thumb straight suffers an injury and the affected finger suffers a bend at the top knuckle. Prompt treatment after an incident can help prevent a permanent condition.
Sep 1st, 2023
I Was Hurt on the Job: What Should I Do?

I Was Hurt on the Job: What Should I Do?

Workplace injuries are a fact of life, no matter how much workers and employers try to minimize accidents. As a worker, you have rights and obligations when it comes to filing a workers’ compensation claim.
Aug 2nd, 2023
What to Expect After Knee Replacement Surgery

What to Expect After Knee Replacement Surgery

Knee replacement surgery provides improved quality of life for those suffering the pain and mobility problems associated with joint deterioration often caused by osteoarthritis and other forms of the disease. Here’s what to expect after your surgery.
Jun 1st, 2023
Could My Job Be Causing My Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Could My Job Be Causing My Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) frequently develops in workplace settings as a form of repetitive strain injury. Resulting from nerve compression at a vulnerable point in the wrist, CTS is a common reason for lost time on the job.
May 2nd, 2023
Why Your Hip Joint May Need Replacement

Why Your Hip Joint May Need Replacement

Next to the knees, hips are the most commonly replaced joint in the body. Most often performed to counter the effects of arthritis, hip replacements can relieve pain and restore mobility through a reliable and long-lasting procedure.
Apr 1st, 2023
What Is Myofascial Tissue and What Can Go Wrong With It?

What Is Myofascial Tissue and What Can Go Wrong With It?

Though you might blame pain on muscles or joints, the problems often start with myofascial tissue, thin layers of connective tissue that hold virtually every component of your body together. Certain factors cause these layers to tighten up.
Mar 1st, 2023
The Role of Hyaluronic Acid in Your Body

The Role of Hyaluronic Acid in Your Body

Chances are that most Americans hear about hyaluronic acid in association with skin care products. It’s a substance naturally made by your body as well as a component of synthetic supplements that assist much more than just skin health.
Feb 3rd, 2023
Why Does Weight Loss Improve the Symptoms of Arthritis?

Why Does Weight Loss Improve the Symptoms of Arthritis?

Arthritis affects almost one-quarter of the American population. One lifestyle change that helps you cope with these joint diseases is weight loss, which reduces the demands on affected weight-bearing joints. Learn more here.
Jan 17th, 2023

Helping Young Athletes Stay Healthy All Season Long

The resilience of children makes it seem as though they’re ready for anything. When it comes to sports participation, you can help young athletes stay healthy all season long with planning and preparation.
Dec 1st, 2022
Are Your Shoes Causing Your Hip Pain?

Are Your Shoes Causing Your Hip Pain?

There are a wide range of causes for hip pain, a common medical issue that can be both temporary or chronic. When you’re wearing the wrong shoes, they can bring on hip pain or aggravate an existing condition.
Nov 1st, 2022
Bad Habits That Are Making Your Shoulder Pain Worse

Bad Habits That Are Making Your Shoulder Pain Worse

Pain in your shoulder can be more than a nuisance — it can bring your workday to a halt or make sleep next to impossible. It’s one thing when an accidental injury causes the problem and quite another when your own bad habits make shoulder pain worse.
Oct 1st, 2022
Can Hyaluronic Acid Save Your Joints?

Can Hyaluronic Acid Save Your Joints?

As you age, it’s normal for parts of your body to lose moisture. Your joints can lose the substances that cushion, lubricate, and nourish — and hyaluronic acid is one of these. Injected as a supplement, hyaluronic acid can improve joint performance.
Sep 1st, 2022
Is Your Lifestyle Making Your Carpal Tunnel Pain Worse?

Is Your Lifestyle Making Your Carpal Tunnel Pain Worse?

Popular perception says that office and factory workers are most at risk for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), but this isn’t always true. CTS may result from medical conditions or lifestyle choices that can affect hand and wrist tissue. Learn more here.
Aug 1st, 2022
5 Reasons to Consider Injections for Myofascial Pain Syndrome

5 Reasons to Consider Injections for Myofascial Pain Syndrome

It’s normal for muscles to ache after a day of exertion, but there are times when pain goes on and on even though you’ve had time to recover. It could be a disorder called myofascial pain syndrome, and it has a surprising and effective treatment.
Jul 1st, 2022
How to Care for Your Elbow Injury Before Your Exam

How to Care for Your Elbow Injury Before Your Exam

Your elbow is a complex joint, not just a simple hinge. When you suffer an elbow injury, how you care for it before you receive medical attention may have an influence on healing and recovery. Consider these care tips for elbow pain.
Jun 1st, 2022
Arthritis After an Injury: What You Need to Know

Arthritis After an Injury: What You Need to Know

Arthritis has many forms, the most common being osteoarthritis. When you’ve suffered an injury that affects a joint, you may develop a form of osteoarthritis called post-traumatic arthritis. Here’s what you need to know.
May 5th, 2022
Common Sports Injuries and How to Avoid Them

Common Sports Injuries and How to Avoid Them

The physical aspects of playing a sport can often be the most interesting way to increase your activity levels. They can also increase your chances of injury. Sports injuries typically fall into several common types.
Apr 7th, 2022
These Factors May Be Contributing to Your Knee Arthritis

These Factors May Be Contributing to Your Knee Arthritis

Your knees are the largest joints in your body and a common site of injury, pain, and arthritis. Certain lifestyle factors may be increasing the load on your knees, aggravating the complications of arthritis. Learn more here.
Mar 14th, 2022
What Warrants a Visit to a Sports Medicine Specialist?

What Warrants a Visit to a Sports Medicine Specialist?

You don’t need to be an elite level professional athlete to benefit from a sports medicine practice. The field is largely focused on musculoskeletal injuries, and these affect everyone — because life, even off the playing field, is about movement.
Feb 1st, 2022