24 January 2020
When it comes to breaking a bone, it is always considered a serious injury, and this is true even if the break is a minor fracture. Due to the fact that broken bones need immediate medical care, it is important that you do not wait to see a physician, even if you are unsure whether or not there is a break. If a cast is necessary, the following are a few dos and don'ts to help ensure that the healing process goes as smoothly and quickly as possible.
25 October 2019
When you break your arm and have to go to the ER, you aren't necessarily going to leave the hospital with a cast on your arm. They may only give you a splint at that time and tell you to schedule with an orthopedic surgeon in order to get your arm taken care of. There are several reasons why the hospital will send you home with a splint instead of a cast.
26 January 2019
If you are going to be undergoing rotator cuff surgery, then you are going to want to be prepared for what will come next and that is the recovery period. It is going to be very important for you to know that you are prepared for the recovery period and that you know what not to do in order to prevent yourself from destroying all of your surgeon's hard work. Here are some things that you are going to want to know about the recovery period.
20 January 2017
If you're expecting a baby and an ultrasound has recently suggested that your little one has a clubfoot or your newborn had that issue at birth, it's important to know that both non-invasive and surgical procedures exist to treat the issue. For instance, if consistent stretching and casting of the affected foot over a significant period of time hasn't reversed the condition, surgical intervention may be required. Surgery may also be necessary if the clubfoot was very severe and the orthopedic surgeon thinks that treatments other than major surgery on the affected area will fail.
16 November 2016
Most people know that they can develop an infection when they fracture their hips. However, blood or wound infections aren't the only possible complications of a hip fracture. There are other equally serious complications, such as these three: Deep Vein Thrombosis Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a medical condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in one of the deep veins of the body. Many things can cause DVT, one of which is prolonged immobility.
5 August 2016
Physical therapy has multiple benefits beyond just helping you get back on your feet. As you begin your round of physical therapy for post-operative foot and/or ankle surgery, you may discover these benefits all on your own. However, if you need a gentle push, here is a summary of other benefits experienced during physical therapy. Less Pain Who would not want less pain after surgery? While your physical therapist will start out light and watch for your ability to tolerate pain, the exercise will steadily increase to strengthen your feet and ankles.
4 January 2016
The Achilles tendon is a thick band of tissue that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. Its job is to help you flex your foot downwards, a motion that is essential for a variety of sports, including cycling. When this tendon is subjected to repetitive stress, it can become inflamed, leading to Achilles tendinitis. Here are three things cyclists need to know about Achilles tendinitis. How does cycling cause Achilles tendinitis?