Custom orthotics have been shown to be an essential adjunct to conservative treatment modalities for a wide variety of foot and ankle problems, including plantar fasciitis, bunion, hammertoe, and heel spur. In this blog post, you’ll learn about what custom orthotics are as well as how they could [Read More]
Orthopedics
How to Find The Right Foot And Ankle Doctor For You
Foot and ankle pain and its accompanying dysfunction is abnormal, and you should seek treatment as soon as possible. But, who is the right foot and ankle doctor for you? Much depends on what is wrong with your lower extremity and what skills your doctor needs to repair it. So, let’s look at what a [Read More]
Is It Necessary for Me to See A Doctor for My Shoulder Pain?
Although some types of shoulder injuries and disorders may only require a period of rest or activity restriction, others may require specialist treatment. If you are experiencing ongoing shoulder pain that is preventing you from carrying out day-to-day activities, visit a shoulder doctor to get the [Read More]
Signs you need to see a spine doctor
Sometimes, back pain goes away on its own without medical treatment. However, this is not a reality for everyone. In many cases, back pain requires treatment from a specialist doctor for long-term relief. To get specialized treatment for your back pain, ask your primary care doctor for a referral [Read More]
6 Common Bone Fractures
Whether you walk and fall on your wrist or are in a car accident, you may develop a bone fracture. Certain fractures are more common than others, such as a wrist or spinal fractures. Fortunately, an orthopedic surgeon can provide bone fracture treatments to prevent complications and allow you to [Read More]
Health Conditions Related to Foot and Ankle Pain
Virtually everyone will experience foot pain and ankle pain at some point in their lives. With the load our feet and ankles have to carry with every step, every day, they can be prone to injury from overuse or trauma. While mild pain can often be resolved by resting the injured or hurting foot [Read More]
Healing Sports Injuries with PRP Therapy
A sports injury is any type of injury that results from physical activity. Some of the most common types of sports injuries are soft-tissue injuries, whereby the muscles, ligaments, or tendons are overstretched or torn. Today, PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy is increasingly being used to aid [Read More]
How to Get Back on Your Feet After Knee Surgery
While recovering from knee surgery, the recovery and rehabilitation stage is crucial. Depending on the procedure you had, it could take several weeks to months to fully recover and get back on your feet. However, there are ways to help you get back to your normal lifestyle as quickly as possible [Read More]
7 Reasons to Visit an Orthopedic Doctor
Primary care doctors are very different from orthopedic physicians, particularly in that primary physicians are generalists whereas orthopedists are specialists. There are many health conditions that only an orthopedic doctor can quickly and properly diagnose and treat, specifically injuries to the [Read More]
