How to Know if You Have a Herniated Disc
Your spine provides your body with proper support and structure, connecting various aspects of the musculoskeletal system. The spine plays an essentia [...]
What Is Kyphosis?
Kyphosis, also known as hyperkyphosis, is an excessive curvature of the spine. While our backs have a natural curve to them of about 20 to 45 degree [...]
Everything To Know About Scoliosis
If you look at an X-ray of the average human body from the front or back, you'll see that the spine is straight. From the side, however, it follows a [...]
Types of Bursitis
Bursitis is a painful ailment affecting your joints. Fluid-filled sacs known as bursae act as a cushion between your tendons, bones, muscles and joint [...]
Does a Broken Shoulder Need Surgery?
You take a long walk with your dog when she sees a squirrel and takes off. Her leash tightens and pulls you to the ground. You fall on your shoul [...]
When You Can Bend Over 90 Degrees After Hip Replacement
Hip replacement surgery is performed by an orthopedic surgeon to remove a hip joint with arthritis. The old joint gets replaced with an artificial joi [...]
How Much Does Physical Therapy Cost?
If you need relief from chronic pain or you’re experiencing limited mobility in any of your joints, a physical therapist (PT) can hasten your recove [...]
What to Wear and What Not to Wear During Surgery
Your doctor has decided the best treatment for your medical condition is a surgical procedure. Preparing for surgery involves taking care of the det [...]
Everything to Know About Robot-Assisted Surgery
Robot-assisted surgery is on the rise, with more than 30% of surgeons completing their operations with at least some assistance from a robotic syste [...]
Common Snow Shoveling Injuries
Shoveling snow can be a daunting task during the winter months. Injuries such as shoulder and lower back pain occur frequently. In more severe cases, [...]
Outpatient Surgery Centers and Ambulatory Surgery Centers Explained
Outpatient procedures are becoming increasingly common in the United States, with doctors performing approximately 129 million outpatient procedures [...]
Top of Foot: Treatment Tips for Fracture, Sprain or Strain
Acute injuries such as fractures, strains and top-of-the-foot sprains can occur in people of all ages. Anyone can experience a twisted& [...]