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Recovering from orthopaedic surgery is a process, and an important one at that. “In a way, surgery is the easy part; it’s usually an hour or two, you are asleep, and we’ll do an excellent job fixing…

A fall on the court, a nagging pain in your leg, or a variety of accidents and injuries may have you considering a call to an orthopaedic specialist. So, what to expect after you make that appointment…

We reach maximum bone density between the ages of 20 and 30, and the risks of developing low bone mineral density or osteoporosis climb as we age. Women are far more likely than men to develop…

Ankle fractures are a very common injury, usually the result of a sports snag that involves twisting or falling — often on a soccer or football field, or increasingly a pickleball court, or in the…

Temperatures are starting to cool down, sunset is happening a little earlier and fall is upon us. A change of seasons might mean a change in your exercise habits and activity levels, but an important…

There’s no way around it: carrying significant excess weight is bad for your joints. It accelerates wear and tear, and subsequent pain, on joints. It also raises the risk of setbacks following joint…

Scoliosis is a condition where the spine curves sideways rather than following a straight line. It affects up to 3-4 % of people, and most commonly develops during teen growth years between the ages…

Robotic-assisted joint replacement procedures have increased significantly over the last decade, with the most utility in hip, knee and some shoulder replacements. Robotic assistance can mean anything…

Specially-designed exercises to improve strength, agility, endurance and flexibility, as well as mental focus — known as sports performance training — is gaining traction as a way to enhance both…

A complex ball and socket joint that moves in many directions and is responsible for so much activity in daily life and overhead sports, the shoulder is subject to plenty of wear and tear. So, it’s…

As fall sports start to ramp up, the prospect for athletes to sustain injuries also increases. Endeavor Health sports medicine specialist Shannon Powers, DO, highlights the importance of recognizing…

Accidents happen, injuries happen. It’s almost inevitable, so then what? When dealing with pain or consequences from an injury how do you decide whether to seek treatment at an immediate care location…