Your brain and spinal cord together comprise the central nervous system, and these control the sensory and movement capabilities of your entire body. An injury to the spine can affect that part of the spinal cord, and this can affect other parts of your body. Orthopedics is the field of medicine that focuses on the
read more »What Happens After Knee Replacement Surgery?
Knee replacement surgery, or arthroplasty, is a medical procedure typically recommended for older patients with different types of knee arthritis. During the procedure, damaged knee joint components are removed and replaced with a plastic or metal parts. The procedure is a great way to restore mobility, flexibility, and functionality of the knee – all while
read more »Most Common Foot and Ankle Injuries
Our ankles and feet are an intricate network of muscles, joints, bones, cartilage, and ligaments that hold our entire body weight and take us to places while providing a stable and reliable platform. Given the complexity of the job of our feet and ankle, they are highly susceptible to injuries. Sometimes these injuries are minor
read more »An Introduction to Hip Replacement Surgery
If your hip has been damaged by fracture, arthritis, or some other conditions, your day-to-day activities, such as waking, climbing stairs, and walking in and out of a chair, may be painful. All you want is to eliminate the debilitating symptoms caused by your damaged hip joint. For a damaged hip, nonsurgical treatments are considered
read more »When It’s Time to See an Orthopedic Doctor
Orthopedic problems can affect anyone at any time, age, or place. You can’t always avoid and predict accidents, injuries, and other causes of pain. You also don’t want minor aches to turn into major health concerns. Thus, it’s in your best interests to know when to see an orthopedic doctor. Let’s talk about when you
read more »How Can a Podiatrist Help You?
Foot pain can be bothersome and uncomfortable. It not only hinders your productivity but also affects your quality of life. Therefore, looking for a foot doctor or podiatrist is always a good choice to manage your foot pain. Podiatrists are board-certified orthopedic doctors specializing in the foot, ankle, and leg conditions. Let’s discuss how they
read more »Considerations for Selecting an Orthopedic Surgeon
The field of orthopedics covers a lot of ground. Conditions you’ll want to see an orthopedic physician for include everything from pulled muscles, arthritic joint pain, soft tissue tears, and repetitive strain injuries to dislocated shoulders, broken bones, neck or back pain, and much more. An orthopedic surgeon has specialized training and experience in treating
read more »Foot and Ankle Pain: Common Treatments
Our feet and ankles are probably the most underappreciated parts of our bodies. Consider the work they do every day so that you can carry out your daily activities – and they do it while under significant pressure! Were you aware that your feet and ankles are subject to a force equivalent to about 1.5
read more »How Orthopedics Benefit Your Health
If you’re like most people, you consult with your family doctor at the first sign of an unusual illness or injury. However, if your condition or injury involves pain or immobility in your musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and other connective tissues), your best bet is to see an orthopedist as soon as
read more »Welcome to Our Blog
Thank you for visiting our blog and we look forward to connecting with you. Associated Orthopaedics is excited to bring you the latest information about research and advancements in wide range of injuries and conditions. This blog will also be used to post updates about our practice and keep in touch with our patients. We
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