Total knee replacement surgery removes damaged and painful areas of the femur and tibia, replacing them with specially designed metal and plastic parts. In order to speed up recovery time, our experts suggest preparing for this procedure by…
According to our joint replacement experts, you may be ready for a hip replacement if you’re experiencing the following: You have hip pain that keeps you awake at night The pain in your hip prevents you from participating in your favorite…
Low back pain afflicts four out of five people at some point in their lives. However, you don’t have to take this pain lying down. Our doctors say there are proactive measures you can take to eliminate low back pain without the need for…
Artificial disc replacement is a procedure that can offer pain relief and restore function. The artificial disc replacement is a prosthesis designed to simulate the function of a natural cervical disc. Candidates for cervical artificial disc…
Minimally invasive spine procedures offer you more options for pain relief. The same can be said for minimally invasive spinal decompression, a spine procedure used to treat patients suffering from various spine conditions. Discectomy,…
Arthritis of the big toe, medically known as hallux rigidus, is a condition caused by wear and tear of the toe joint or an injury that damages the cartilage, causing the bones of the joint to rub together. If you are suffering from arthritis in your…
Ill-fitting shoes can cause many problems, from minor injuries to permanent deformity. Here, we offer some tips for good foot care when it comes to your shoes. Have your feet measured regularly: as you grow older, their size may change. The end of…
Your feet can handle quite a bit of stress, but going over the limit can cause extreme discomfort. Heel pain generally falls into two categories: pain behind the heel and pain beneath the heel. If your pain is behind the heel, you may be running too…
A stress fracture is a common sports injury often occurring in weight-bearing bones, such as the tibia and the bones in the foot. There are typically only a few symptoms related to stress fractures: either a generalized area of pain and tenderness…
Muscle strains can happen while playing sports, hiking, running, or while performing everyday activities. Sometimes referred to as a pulled muscle, a muscle strain leaves you with a sharp pain that can cause swelling and discomfort. A muscle strain…