Returning To Sports After An Injury
Participating in sports can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also come with the risk of injury. If you've experienced a sports injury, it's important to take the time to fully recover before returning to [...]
Podiatry Services Arrive At Our Suffolk Location In January
We are pleased to announce that podiatry services will soon be available at our Suffolk location. Whether you are in need of overall podiatry services, foot wound care or foot trauma care, Hampton Roads Orthopaedics [...]
An Introduction to Hip Fractures
Hip fractures can be debilitating—especially in older patients. They can drastically limit mobility and tend to require surgical intervention to repair the fracture and restore stability to the patient, that will help improve their quality [...]
Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy
With the advent of spring and summer, many sports enthusiasts decide to take their exercise activities outdoors, perhaps training for a marathon or playing a competitive sport such as softball or track. While there are [...]
Part 2: Diabetic Foot: Why Regular Assessments and Podiatric Treatment Are Necessary
In our latest blog, we defined the syndrome of diabetic foot and provided some tips for managing it at home. Now we will review the necessary orthopedic examination techniques and treatment protocols for this condition. [...]
Part 1: Preventing or Managing Diabetic Foot
Diabetic foot is a condition that occurs as a result of having diabetes. It can lead to several foot conditions, including foot ulcers, soft tissue damage and foot deformities. When injuries are left untreated, they [...]
What are Bunions?
A bunion is a painful bony bump that forms on the inside of the foot at the joint at the base of your big toe. Bunions develop slowly due to pressure on the joints, causing [...]
Tennis Elbow Can Be A Real Pain
Are you experiencing pain in your wrist and forearm that radiates to your elbow? If the answer is yes, you may be experiencing lateral epicondylitis or tennis elbow, as it's more commonly known. This condition [...]
Runner’s Knee
A Quick Guide 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 [...]
How does Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Work
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a powerful diagnostic tool that allows physicians to see detailed images of the inner tissues and structures of the human body using a combination of magnets and a strong magnetic [...]
