You are an avid sports fan, then chances are you’ve heard about one or more of your favorite athletes receiving platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections to help speed their treatment after a significant injury. These injections are becoming an increasingly popular way to treat a wide range of sports injuries as [...]
The human spine is a flexible structure made up of a series of small, moving parts that work together to transmit nerve signals between the brain and the rest of the body as well as provide us with the ability to walk upright. The bony structures of the spinal column [...]
Most of us remember the scoliosis screenings from high school, as most scoliosis cases are typically caught by adolescence. Though the truth is some cases of scoliosis don’t present until later in adult life. Though the causes, symptoms, and treatments can be somewhat different from juvenile scoliosis. What Is Adult [...]
Your hips play an important role in walking and transferring the force and weight of the upper body to the pelvis down to the legs. When something happens in one or both of the hip joints it can cause significant pain, impede your natural range of motion and have a [...]
The anterior cruciate ligament or ACL plays a critical role in the strength and stability of the knee. Chances are you’ve heard of a professional athlete or two who has suffered an ACL tear and needed reconstructive surgery before they could get back on the field to play at full [...]
Chronic back pain can have a variety of sources. When that back pain becomes debilitating or cannot be resolved by other treatment means spinal fusion surgery might be seen as a final measure to help stabilize the spine and restore a functional quality of life for the patient. Spinal fusion [...]
Neck and back pain can be far more than just an annoying discomfort. Many people who struggle with neck and back pain find it impacts their overall quality of life. In some of these cases, a special type of surgery known as a Laminectomy might be able to help. Especially [...]
Recurring pain, stiffness, and inflammation are typical symptoms of tendinitis. This is a somewhat common condition where inflammation and irritation in a tendon affect the range of motion and basic function of a joint. What Is A Tendon? A tendon is a thick fibrous cord that attaches a specific muscle [...]
Orthopedic injuries are a somewhat common problem that just about everyone encounters at some point in their lives. They range in severity from things like a minor ankle sprain to a major joint injury that can limit mobility as well as impact their overall quality of life. Athletes tend to [...]
