The top of the spine and the bottom of the spine serve different purposes, and both regions can be problem areas when something in the vertebrae goes awry. While our orthopaedic professionals are experts in the differences between the cervical and the lumbar regions of the spine, Hampton Roads Orthopaedics Spine & Sports Medicine wants [...]
If you've been thinking about starting an exercise program, congratulations! Recognizing that physical fitness is an important part of maintaining good health is definitely a step in the right direction. Although there are many forms of exercise, people often zero in on walking or running because neither requires practice before becoming "good at it" like [...]
I have had the honor of being Dr. Baddar’s nurse for about ten years now. I started with the practice in 2005 and when his nurse was transferred I was happy to take the position in 2009. He is an incredible educator and a wealth of information. Dr. Baddar has been practicing in the area [...]
Hampton Roads Orthopaedics Spine & Sports Medicine invites our community to share in the celebration of National Doctors’ Day on Saturday, Mar. 30. This day provides us with an excellent opportunity to reach out and thank our physicians for their many contributions to ensuring high quality healthcare in our region. The first Doctors’ Day observance [...]
Mallet finger is a medical condition caused by a blunt force striking the tip of the thumb or other finger with enough force to cause the affected finger to bend more than it normally would. Known as “baseball finger” because ball catchers are susceptible to this type of injury, it can affect anyone who happens [...]
Newport News, VA (Friday, March 22, 2019) – On Wednesday, March 20th, Dr. John Aldridge, board certified orthopaedic surgeon with Hampton Roads Orthopaedics Spine & Sports Medicine, performed the first outpatient total hip replacement at Mary Immaculate Ambulatory Surgery Center. Outpatient surgery, also called “same day” or ambulatory surgery, occurs when the patient is expected [...]
One of the most common forms of arthritis occurs in the knees. It is called osteoarthritis, and it happens when the cartilage between the joints wears away, causing the bones to rub against each other. The rubbing results in swelling, pain, and stiffness of the joints, making walking movements more difficult. Because this is wear-and-tear [...]
What does an orthopaedic spine surgeon do? Orthopaedic spine surgeons are physicians dedicated to diagnosing and treating spinal disorders, healing spinal injuries, and preserving pain-free function through conservative treatment and surgical interventions. While orthopaedic physicians focus on the musculoskeletal system as a whole, orthopaedic spine specialists and surgeons treat a variety of conditions, such as [...]
Physical therapy can help you accomplish your goals and live a pain free life after an injury. A physical therapy regimen is tailored specifically to your body's needs. Your Hampton Roads Orthopaedics Spine and Sports Medicine physical therapist will perform a full evaluation and create a personalized treatment plan to improve your body's functionality, decrease [...]
