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“It will hurt too much.” “Recovery will take too long.” “There’s probably nothing they can do.” These are just a few of the common misconceptions that keep people from seeing an orthopaedic specialist…

Innovation comes in many forms — some of them high-tech and sexy and others not as flashy. Harnessing innovation in a myriad of ways to improve patient outcomes and reduce complications is essential…

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people see a physician. While patients who are already in pain often go to the doctor for treatment (essentially reactive care for a problem), low back pain…

Celebrating the new year means resolving to be healthier for many of us. And while there is no shortage of products to buy, newsletters to subscribe to and countless other sources promising to help…

With an estimated 1.4 million joint replacement operations performed in the United States each year, superb postoperative care for these and other orthopaedic surgery patients is vital for optimal…

Sprains, fractures, strains — with sports and other daily activities come the risk of injury and the potential need to immobilize and support joints and other body parts for optimal healing and…

Strong bones play a vital role in overall health — supporting us, protecting our organs, securing muscles and storing essential minerals. As bones weaken, they break more easily which can lead to…

Expert surgeons and advanced technology help people achieve favorable outcomes following joint replacement, but patients also play an important role in their own success by doing what they can to…

Joint pain from years of use, arthritis and other conditions is exceedingly common and often sends people to seek relief from an orthopaedic physician. While surgery may be the solution for some…

Clubfoot is the most common congenital foot malformation, occurring in about one in 1,000 births. Also known as congenital talipes equinovarus, clubfoot causes one or both feet to turn in and downward…

Spinal fractures generally fall into two categories — those following high-energy trauma like a car accident, or those that result from a low-level energy cause like a simple fall, which are usually…

The annual number of hip and knee replacement procedures has grown dramatically in recent years and continues to rise as more and more people opt for surgery to relieve joint pain, restore mobility…