An orthopedic surgeon specializes in the management of acute and chronic conditions of the musculoskeletal system. When primary care doctors recognize that patients’ orthopedic diseases or injuries are too advanced for the primary care setting, they refer to orthopedic specialists, and patients enjoy a whole host of benefits. Here are just some of them. Expert
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During their lifetime, practically everyone experiences a musculoskeletal problem involving bones, joints, or connective tissues in their back, hip, shoulder, knee, ankle, or another joint. Whether it’s a fracture, a sports injury, or the result of a degenerative disease like arthritis, issues that fail to respond to conservative treatment – such as rest, icing, medication,
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Anyone who plays sports, whether as a profession or for recreational purposes or is living an active lifestyle, needs the expertise of a sports medicine doctor to stay fit and active. A sports medicine doctor is a medical professional who diagnoses sports injuries, treats them, and prevents them from getting in the way of your
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The elbow joint is a hinge joint responsible for several important tasks, such as rotating your forearm, moving your hand toward and away from the body, and bending and straightening the elbow. Injuries to the elbow are common among baseball pitchers, golfers, boxers, and tennis players but can also happen to anyone performing activities that
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