The demand put on the knees from everyday living, work and sporting activity can become overwhelming. As complex, load-bearing joints, the knees are designed to absorb shock and carry your weight. When those forces become excessive, health problems such as injury or arthritis can occur. In the past, individuals suffering from a significant knee injury…
Holiday celebrations with family and friends can be both stressful and fun. However, some aspects of your get-togethers can put a damper on your festive spirit. Holiday decorations and meals can create safety hazards, especially when there are more people in a confined space. Here are three tips to prevent orthopedic injuries during the holidays.…
Concern about treatment for an acute injury has been known to prevent sufferers from seeking help. If you believe that allowing an injury to heal without intervention is the best option, it could result in long-term damage to a ligament, muscle or joint. It is always better to err on the side of caution by…
During situations such as COVID-19, it is important that state health services are not overburdened and that patients are treated in safe environments. Athletes who have suffered a sports injury may decide to visit the emergency room as a first option. While these facilities will accept all incoming patients, there is an increased risk of…
If you think you have suffered an acute sports injury, do not try to power through the pain! Athletes are made of strong stuff. However, the last thing you want is an injured bone, muscle or tendon healing in the wrong way or not healing at all. It is important to understand your body’s limits…
A 19th Century surgeon named William Morrant Baker was the first to describe the condition in which a fluid filled sac developed on the back of the knee. This protrusion, also know as a popliteal cyst, is an accumulation of synovial fluid. The Baker’s cyst can form in the hollow of the knee when the…
Many people are living with orthopedic issues that are significantly impacting how they live on a daily basis. Bone and joint problems can create long-term pain and disability. There are things you can do to prevent these issues from occurring. Here are four tips for improving your orthopedic health. Keep an Active Lifestyle Keeping an…
Warm weather is here, and that means many will be hitting the links to take advantage of the longer days. But golfers aren’t the only ones who suffer from this condition. There are several other actions that can lead to this injury. What is Golfer’s Elbow? Golfer’s elbow, or medial epicondylitis, is caused by damage…
It is interesting how myths and legends can be intertwined with real life. For example, the Achilles tendon is linked to the myth of Achilles’ heel. In Greek mythology, Achilles was the child of the mortal Peleus, king of the Myrmidons, and his mother was a sea nymph named Thetis. His mother wanted to protect…
Knee problems can easily sideline you by decreasing your mobility and causing pain. It is important to find the source of these issues early in order to prevent more damage from occurring. One knee condition that can cause intermittent pain, and lead to bigger issues, is the accumulation of small fragments of cartilage or bone…
