An orthopedic doctor is a specialist physician who diagnoses, treats, and prevents conditions and injuries related to the musculoskeletal system. Most people will need the care of an orthopedic doctor to treat a bone, muscle, ligament, or tendon injury, or to get treatment for a chronic condition like arthritis. If you are unsure whether you…
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Treating Your Rotator Cuff Injury The Right Way
Your rotator cuff, composed of tendons and muscles, keeps your shoulder structure together and functioning. Injuries to the rotator cuff can be painful and life-changing. When you suffer an injury, it is common to want to rest and let the injury itself. However, when it comes to your shoulder, symptoms are unlikely to resolve on…
Visiting an Orthopedic Clinic for the First Time: What to Expect
Whatever your reason for going to see an orthopedic doctor – whether it be a musculoskeletal injury, joint pain, or strengthening for a sport – you’ll do best to be prepared, so you won’t get any major surprises. Let’s talk about some of the key things you should know before your visit to the orthopedic…
Achy Joints? Why Visit an Orthopedic Clinic?
You might suffer with achy shoulders or knees during unusually strenuous activities, such as moving heavy furniture or doing yard work early in the spring season. However, if your hip, shoulder, knee, or ankle joints persistently hurt, you need a professional evaluation. Visiting an orthopedic clinic like Bowen Hefley Orthopedics in Little Rock is the…
Can I Have Total Knee Replacement at My Age?
Total knee replacement surgery in Little Rock, Arkansas, can be a game changer for seniors with osteoarthritis or those injured in sports or motor vehicle accidents. If you’re suffering with pain, limited mobility, and other symptoms related to your knee, learn about this state-of-the-art procedure and if, at your age, you could qualify for it….