Lumbar (lower back) pain is the fifth most common reason people seek medical attention – this, despite the fact that most low back pain is benign and will eventually subside with rest, over-the-counter medications and physical therapy. But what if it doesn’t? What if your lumbar pain is a symptom of a more serious condition?
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Pediatric Orthopedist vs. Adult Orthopedist
For the most part, the diseases that affect the musculoskeletal structure of the human body are pretty similar whether the patient is adult or a child from neonate (newborn) to adolescent. The skeletal system is anatomically the same and suffers the same kinds of ills. Orthopedic physicians and surgeons treat conditions of the arms, shoulders,
Read MoreQuestions to Ask Your Orthopedic Surgeon
If a visit to an orthopedic surgeon is in your future, be sure to arm yourself with several important questions to ask during the appointment. You may be visiting an orthopedic specialist for a wide range of reasons, including these common scenarios: · Joint pain due to arthritis · Your child fell at the playground
Read MorePreventing 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 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 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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