A lot of people assume tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow refer to the same condition, but this is not true. While both are orthopedic conditions that develop as a result of overuse of the elbow and arm, they are in fact different. Here is a breakdown of tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow: Tennis Elbow Tennis
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Surprising Things an Orthopedic Surgeon Can Treat
The specialty of orthopedics covers all things musculoskeletal, which includes bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves, and tendons – so an orthopedic surgeon treats myriad conditions. Following an orthopedic injury, an orthopedic surgeon will diagnose conditions, perform surgery if necessary, and assist with rehabilitation. Orthopedic surgeons are now specializing further, devoting their practice to specific areas
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A native of Starkville, Mississippi, Dr. Mark A. Aiken earned his undergraduate degree at Mississippi State University, and then went on to complete his medical degree at the University of Mississippi, followed by a five-year orthopedic surgical residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Dr. Aiken went on to complete an AO/ASIF Fellowship in
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