Perhaps some of the most common tools used in orthopaedic medicine and physical therapy are orthopaedic braces. Orthopaedic braces are prescribed to correct and prevent bone, tendon, and muscular injuries. There are many different types of braces depending on which part of the body it will be used, and for what kind of injury. Choosing [...]
Your hip flexors are an important part of what makes your body move around but most people have no idea what they are or what they do. Here you'll find answers to those questions and recommendations on how to keep your hip flexors strong. What is a hip flexor? Your hip flexor is not one [...]
Patellofemoral pain, also known as runner's knee, is a common injury in both beginners and experienced athletes. Causes While the causes behind runner's knee are not fully understood, there are several important theories. Overuse of the knee joint is one of the possibilities. Long distance runners, avid tennis players and even people who are highly [...]
There are three key stages to bone regrowth after a fracture. These stages all overlap over the course of six to 12 weeks until the bone has repaired itself. Understanding the healing process can assist fracture patients in understanding what to expect as they go through the regrowth phase. Hampton Roads Orthopaedics, Spine & Sports [...]
Your shoulder joints are some of the most mobile joints in your body; so when they become painful, you’ll definitely be reminded of it repeatedly. Because shoulder joints experience a lot of wear and tear over the years, they can easily become unstable. Shoulder arthritis is one of the most painful forms of arthritis. At [...]
If you suffer from an injured ACL (anterior cruciate ligament), you’re not alone as there are about 200,000 ACL injuries in America each year. Often, ACL injuries occur in athletes who play football, basketball, soccer and other kinds of high-risk sports. While sometimes the ACL needs to be repaired, in other cases, it requires reconstruction. [...]
Before retiring in 2016, Betty spent 22 years working for the public school system: first, as a bus driver, and later as a secretary. She was in charge of attendance records and took great pride in making sure kids came to school and maintained great attendance records. In her retirement, Betty is finding a great [...]
Cartilage is a fine, rubbery connective tissue found cushioning bones throughout the body. Even though it's a tough and flexible material it is subject to injuries and tears. In this article, we'll examine what cartilage is for, how damages occur, plus symptoms of and treatments for cartilage injuries. What is the Purpose or Function of [...]
Osteoporosis is not something that happens overnight. It develops gradually, as we age. The word, "osteoporosis" means "porous bone", and porous bone is weaker bone. Bones are living tissue made up of calcium and protein. Healthy bone is constantly regenerated as small amounts are absorbed into your body and small amounts are replaced. The problem [...]
It is never too late to make changes to your lifestyle that can have a huge impact on your current health and the kind of health you want to enjoy in later years. Especially those approaching middle-age, any new year resolutions for orthopedic health can mean the difference between being an active individual for years [...]
