We advise all our patients to avoid heavy physical activity after knee replacement surgery. Certainly, this is not a good time for contact sports, playing soccer, or running in a marathon. Avoid high impact activities at all cost. However, we do recommend a few home exercises that help to build strength in the legs, knees,… Continue reading 4 Safe Exercises for After My Knee Replacement

It is important for those who suspect they’re suffering the early symptoms of osteoarthritis to understand when they should seek medical help. Some people experience symptoms many years prior to the disease progressing. When it does begin to progress, the cartilage between the joints becomes worn and torn, which results in inflammation. Those of us… Continue reading The Early Symptoms of Osteoarthritis

As an orthopaedic surgery center, Orthopaedic Specialty Group treats a diverse group of people: young men and women with bone or mobility disorders, elderly people with worn-out joints, and people of all ages recovering from serious injuries. Despite helping a wide range of patients, hip surgery has a bit of an outdated reputation as a… Continue reading Famous Athletes Who’ve Received Hip Arthroscopy

Hip arthroscopy is a type of hip surgery that only requires a few small incisions. “Arthroscopy” comes from the name of the tool that makes the procedure possible: a small camera called an arthroscope. Arthroscopy is a type of minimally-invasive procedure that’s popular for hip surgery, elbow surgery, and knee surgery.

Growth, in some ways, is a violent process. A child’s body is in a constant state of change as bones grow, bodies change and shift, and limbs lengthen (or broaden). It’s no wonder that junior highers are known for clumsiness—they have to get used to a new body on a week-to-week basis! Growth makes children… Continue reading The Orthopaedic Problems Kids Face

Have you ever felt pain in the front-center of your knee? This is called anterior knee pain, and there are a number of different causes. For instances, if someone has runner’s knee, it could eventually lead to long-term anterior knee pain. Some of the other potential causes include obesity, dislocation, fracture, and injuries to the… Continue reading What to Do About Anterior Knee Pain

We all learned in high school that your shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint. But did you know that the “socket” of the ball-and-socket is only in contact with a third of the ball joint? That’s like trying to grip a basketball with one hand while it’s spinning. The only reason your shoulder stays in place… Continue reading What Is a SLAP Tear (And How Can I Prevent One)?

A recent study discovered that most caregivers spent an average of 20 hours a week caring for a family member or close friend, and nearly 70 percent of caregivers used some portion of their own funds to support their loved one. With November being National Family Caregivers Month, we knew there was no better time to… Continue reading 5 Ways to Maintain Your Health and Happiness as a Caregiver

When you think of things that are bad for your body, what do you think of? Did you think of cigarettes, candy, fast food, or alcohol (or maybe all four)? While you’re certainly right with each of those guesses, there’s one equally as damaging factor missing from that list — sitting. Yup, the thing you’re… Continue reading Quick and Easy Exercises You can do at Your Desk

Vampires, zombies, and skeletons — just some of the Halloween costumes that have stood the test of time. Sure, one reason why skeletons are so popular is because you can pull off the last-minute look with just a bit of face paint and a black t-shirt. But we think it’s because our skeletons are just… Continue reading 5 Tips for Healthy Bones this Halloween