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As the largest joint in our bodies — one that flexes 5 thousand to 10 thousand times a day — it’s not surprising that the knee is one of the most injured and most easily injured joints.
The tendons that run along the outside of a foot are commonly the source of pain and problems. McLeod Orthopedic Specialist Ross Taylor, MD, explains.
Your feet and ankles have a big job, supporting and helping move you throughout life. No wonder then that they can be the source of a number of health problems.
Thanks to improved surgical approaches, pain management and pre-surgical preparation, the recovery from a knee joint replacement is very different from a few years ago. McLeod Orthopedic Specialist Thomas DiStefano, MD, offers a picture of what the knee joint replacement patient can expect after the surgery:
When faced with pain from a knee joint that now has bone rubbing on bone, you may need a knee joint replacement. McLeod Orthopedic Specialist Thomas DiStefano, MD, outlines the process and promise of treating a knee gone bad.
Lifting the wrong way, repetitive motions, or whiplash can trigger problems in your lower back and spine. A lot of times, general “wear and tear” or aging can also cause these problems. McLeod Spine Surgeon W.S. (Bill) Edwards, MD, explains treatment options for lumbar spine disc herniations:
The advantages of finally committing to joint replacement include relief from chronic pain, a repair that will last up to 20 years and the ability to resume your daily activities, as well as some of your favorite recreational activities.
You may have heard the maxim, “Giving someone a fish feeds them for a day, but teaching someone to fish feeds them for a lifetime.”
Ankle injuries are some of the most common orthopedic-related issues people experience.
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