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I have always been someone who loves to stay healthy, which is probably why I was so discouraged when I found out that I had a broken leg. I had been running a lot, and one simple fall left me with leg pain that just wouldn't go away. I knew that I needed to do something to make things better, so I started talking to an orthopedist about what I could do to make things better. He told me that my leg was broken and that it needed surgery, and he helped me to schedule the operation. It was incredible to undergo the surgery and start feeling better, and I owe it all to my doctor. Read here to learn more about bone specialists.

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When Should You Consider Shoulder Replacement?

Posted on November 4, 2018

When you tear your rotator cuff or have other issues with your shoulder, such as pinched nerves, surgery is sometimes the best option you have for a full recovery. While surgery sounds daunting and does require lots of recovery time, you can have a greater chance of success when you go this route, allowing you to have greater mobility and eventually stronger arms again. When should you consider shoulder replacement as part of your recovery process? [Read More]

Why Foot Injuries Become Permanent

Posted on May 31, 2018

If you're an athlete, or an active person, you may have at one time suffered a foot injury. Though it is painful, you may feel tempted to keep going. After all, pain is a necessary part of running, walking or jogging. You're wrong. The truth is that ignoring that pain can put extra pressure on your foot and even cause permanent damage. Find out more. Pressure If you continue to exercise despite the pain, you run the risk of worsening the situation and making it harder for the injury to heal. [Read More]

An Orthopedic Doctor Who Specializes In Sports Medicine Can Get You Back In The Game

Posted on November 25, 2017

If you are an avid athlete that specializes in one particular sport, you probably spend a lot of time working hard at that sport. Your body has changed a bit so that you can play that sport well. For example, certain muscle groups are going to be stronger than others. They may even attach to the bone differently. If you get injured while playing or practicing, you want to make sure that you can get back to playing as soon as possible. [Read More]

Three Tips For Those With Broken Bones

Posted on July 11, 2017

Experiencing a broken bone can be a major injury that can take weeks or longer to fully heal. When a person suspects that they may have suffered a broken bone, it is important to be as informed as is possible about this particular injury. Otherwise, it could be difficult to know what to expect from your recovery process. Not All Bone Fractures Are Obvious Individuals will frequently assume that a broken bone will be an extremely obvious injury to suffer. [Read More]