Orthopedics is the medical subspecialty that focuses on the diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system, the interconnected and multifaceted structure comprised of the bones, ligaments, muscles, nerves, joints, and tendons. The name is rooted in Greek terminology – coming from “ortho” or straight, and “paes” or child; however, today the medical field features doctors
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Preventing Hand Dislocations
Your hands and arms have many delicate bones that can easily become dislocated or even broken. A dislocation, by definition, is the separation of two bones in the joints, disrupting the ligaments that attach and keep everything together. The type and severity of dislocations vary. A dislocation can be closed (meaning it hasn’t broken through
Read MoreHow Preventing a Hip Fracture Can Save Your Life
If you’re over the age of 65 or know someone who is, you’ve probably heard about osteoporosis and hip fractures. When someone is diagnosed with osteoporosis, it simply means that due to low bone density, their bones continue to be fragile and weak, making them more susceptible to injuries like very dangerous hip fractures. That’s
Read MoreWhy Your Child Needs the Best Pediatric Orthopedic Care
Throughout our lives, we have heard that staying active and healthy during childhood is very important, as it can set the foundation for how our bodies grow and develop as we age throughout life. Our anatomy provides form, stability, movement, support, and binds our organs and connective tissues together. It is true that children have
Read MoreChoosing the Right Pediatric Orthopedist
Orthopedic medicine is a specialty that focuses on the musculoskeletal system, mainly on the bones, joints, and limbs. Orthopedic doctors can treat a multitude of things, but a majority of problems that are treated involve those with joint infections, injuries, spine or limb deformities, and broken bones. A division of orthopedic medicine focuses on growing
Read MoreHip Fractures Not Uncommon, Can Cause Death if Left Untreated
Hip fractures tend to be more common as we get older. Research by doctors concluded that the lifetime risk of a hip fracture in a woman is 17.5 percent; for men, it’s six percent. Women have greater rates of osteoporosis than men, and thus the greater risk of fractures. Osteoporosis is a degenerative condition where
Read MoreInjured On the Job: Where to Go?
If you have been injured in an accident at your place of work, you are most likely entitled to what is called Workers’ Compensation. Most employers are required by state law to provide their employees with workers’ comp insurance coverage, in the event of a workplace accident. If you are injured at your job, it
Read MoreCan a Hip Fracture Heal on its Own
The human hip is a ball and socket joint. It is the most flexible and free-moving joint in the body, allowing us to preform and participate in activities in our everyday lives. It can move backwards and forwards, to the side, and can perform twisting motions. Full function of the hip is dependent on the
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