If you’ve ever hurt yourself while playing sports or experienced muscle and joint pain in your legs, shoulders, and knees, then you’ve probably seen an orthopedic doctor. Musculoskeletal conditions can affect a person at any age – if not due to an accident or sports injury while you’re young, you’re bound to be referred to an orthopedist when you’re older and are prone to wear-and-tear injuries. The mission of orthopedic surgeons is to prevent, diagnose, and treat musculoskeletal disorders. [Read More]
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What a Concierge Orthopedics Is Like
Imagine arriving at a boutique medical center and being invited to enter through a members-only, private side door – with no waiting. No having to sit in a crowded lobby, but rather being taken right to a room for a visit with the doctor. And concierge orthopedics works the same way, specializing in the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic physicians specialize in diagnosing and treating injuries and health conditions involving the bones, muscles, and ancillary structures – everything from [Read More]
What Is Physiatry?
Physiatry is a relatively new field of medicine created within the last 60 years, and it is the practice of physical medicine and rehabilitation. It entails not only the diagnosis and treatment of disabling physical maladies (whether temporary or permanent), but also the prevention of them in the first place. Its focus is on the patient’s body as a whole – and how the injured area affects and is affected by other parts of the body – as compared to focusing solely on “fixing” the injured body [Read More]
Why Your Orthopedic Surgeon is So Excited About Stem Cells
Stem cells are sparking a lot of conversation in the medical world. And there’s a good reason to be excited over them. Scientists and doctors continue to research and apply new uses for stem cells every day. This development means progress in the field of medical care, but also in the future of medical treatment as a whole. Here is why your orthopedic surgeon is so excited about stem cells. What are Stem Cells? Stem cells are essentially like raw materials for our body. All the other cells in [Read More]
The Difference Between Sprains and Strains
Strains and sprains can be quite common injuries for people of practically all ages, and most people suffer them at least once in their lifetime. They are one of the most frequent reasons people seek a health care provider. These injuries occur frequently in active, athletic people, and most treated sprains and strains heal within 2 to 4 weeks. Let’s take a look at the differences between these two types of orthopedic injuries: What Are Sprains? A sprain is an injury to a ligament, which is [Read More]
Stem Cell Myths and Facts
Stem cells are one of the most important medical discoveries in the past century. The potential for treatment or even cures for previously untreatable conditions may all be within reach, thanks to stem cells. As a research tool and medical treatment, stem cells have been controversial since they were first discovered in the 1980s. A “stem cell” is named for its ability to specialize into other types of cells. Once specialized, the stem cell can replicate to heal or develop into – [Read More]
