Pediatric orthopaedics is a specialized branch of medicine dedicated to the musculoskeletal health of children. It plays a vital role in ensuring the proper growth and development of young bones and joints. From congenital conditions to sports injuries, pediatric orthopaedic specialists focus on diagnosing, treating, and preventing a wide range of musculoskeletal issues in children. Significance of Pediatric Orthopaedics: Children’s … Read More
Running the streets and paths is great exercise and a great way to stay in shape between sports seasons. Whether you’re a casual runner or a high school athlete engaging in endurance training, injuries are always a possibility considering the toll on a runner’s joints. Pain and injuries related to running have numerous causes. One common cause is improper technique. … Read More
Exercise is a great way to relieve stress, remain healthy, and excel in your game, but too much exercise can lead to overtraining. Typically associated with little rest and excessive repetition, overtraining can result in injury or illness. Here are some strategies that will help to avoid overtraining. Sleep – Adequate sleep ensures that the body has ample time to … Read More
There are many keys to keeping your joints healthy. This means making sure that your joints maintain their full range of motion while also limiting wear and tear on your joint tissues. To defend your joints, it is beneficial to: Keep a healthy weight — Maintaining your weight is essential in living a healthy lifestyle. Stay motivated, appreciate your progress, … Read More
After having a joint replacement, you may expect to be able to return to the lifestyle you had before surgery, but this can take some time. It is important to stay committed to your recovery plan so that your recovery process can be as smooth as possible. Do Plan ahead: If possible, even before you have your surgery, plan ahead. … Read More
Your joints can take on a lot of damage throughout your life, leading to degenerative conditions, like osteoarthritis. Joint replacement is often the recommended solution for the pain and limited mobility associated with these conditions. Traditionally, joint replacement is performed as an inpatient procedure that often requires one to two nights of recovery in a hospital. This remains the best … Read More
As the body’s largest tendon, the Achilles tendon plays a crucial role in walking, running, and jumping. However, when the tendon stretches beyond its limit, it can rupture, resulting in a partial or complete tear. This typically occurs due to a sudden and forceful movement, such as jumping, pivoting, or quick changes in direction. It can also happen during trips … Read More
A troubling trend is emerging on playing fields and basketball courts—young girls leaping or changing direction, only to crumble in agonizing pain. Nationwide, girls experience serious knee injuries, such as ACL tears, at much higher rates than boys participating in the same sports. Various factors, including environmental, hormonal, and biomechanical differences between males and females, contribute to the elevated occurrence … Read More
While acute injuries like wrist fractures, ankle sprains, shoulder dislocations, and hamstring strains typically result from a single traumatic event, overuse injuries develop gradually and are more subtle. They occur due to repetitive microtrauma to the tendons, bones, and joints. Common examples include tennis elbow, swimmer’s shoulder, runner’s knee, jumper’s knee, Achilles tendinitis, and shin splints. In most sports and … Read More
Dupuytren’s disease is a common and benign condition of the palm and fingers where the fibrous tissue underneath the skin tightens and thickens. As the tissue tightens, nodules and rope-like cords form below the skin, and the finger joints are pulled toward the palm. The result is called Dupuytren’s contracture. In some patients, the contracture prevents the hand from opening … Read More