What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is an umbrella term for a rare and often misdiagnosed group of three medical conditions which affect the thoracic outlet - an area near the shoulder extending from collarbone to rib. The syndrome is caused by compression of the nerves and veins in that area, leading to [...]
We are pleased to announce that Hampton Roads Orthopaedics Spine & Sports Medicine placed first in the ‘Daily Press Best Of’ competition in both the orthopaedic group and physical therapy group categories! HROSM has received this award since 2009 and we are grateful for the continued support from our community. The ‘Daily Press Best Of’ [...]
Coastal Virginia magazine named 11 physicians from Hampton Roads Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (HROSM) to its 2018 ‘Top Doc” list. The ‘Top Docs’ issue will feature over 500 physicians recognized as ‘Top Doc’ in their specialty and will appear in the September print issue of the Coastal Virginia magazine. The ‘Top Docs’ were determined by a [...]
Hampton Roads Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (HROSM) – the largest orthopaedic practice on the Peninsula — was named 2017 “Best Orthopaedic Group” on the Peninsula by the Daily Press Choice Awards. Since 2009, HROSM has received this award with great appreciation for the support from around the Hampton Roads community. Winners of the Daily Press [...]
Coastal Virginia magazine named 10 physicians from Hampton Roads Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (HROSM) to its 2017 ‘Top Doc” list. The ‘Top Docs’ issue will feature a total of 715 physicians recognized as ‘Top Doc’ in their specialty and will appear in the September print issue of the Coastal Virginia magazine. The ‘Top Docs’ were determined [...]
Understanding Chronic Pain Chronic pain is an ambiguous area of medicine. The most generalized and simple definition of chronic pain is any kind of pain that lasts longer than 6 months. WebMD offers a bit more detail regarding the nature of chronic pain, "chronic pain can be mild or excruciating, episodic or continuous, merely [...]
Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) is a medical subspecialty that involves the nonsurgical management of injuries and disorders. The physiatric approach to patient care looks at the whole person and not just one symptom or condition. The primary goal is to maximize function — often through focused physical therapy, medication, and non-operative interventions. Our [...]
If you've got back problems involving your discs, here's what you need to know about degenerative disc disease: It's Not Really a "Disease" Despite its name, degenerative disc disease is not really a disease at all. It's more of a "condition" caused by damage to one or more of the spinal discs. So What is [...]
Hampton Roads Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine is pleased to offer Stem Cell Therapy to Hampton Roads residents. Kinjal Sohagia is offering these state-of-the-art regenerative therapies, which include Adipose Stem Cell Therapy and Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP). Undergoing stem cell therapy can lead to diminished pain and physical limitations without the need for joint replacements and other [...]
Coastal Virginia magazine named 10 physicians from Hampton Roads Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (HROSM) to its 2016 ‘Top Doc” list. The ‘Top Docs’ issue will feature a total of 715 physicians recognized as ‘Top Doc’ in their specialty and will appear in the September print issue of the Coastal Virginia magazine. The ‘Top Docs’ were determined [...]
