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What Is an Example of an Arthroscopic Surgery?

It is always ideal to avoid surgery if you need treatment for a painful or debilitating musculoskeletal condition, such as joint pain. Your orthopedist or sports doctor will first likely try alternative methods, such as prescription medication, physical therapy, joint injections (which are administered by your orthopedic doctor), and other rehabilitative or alternative therapies. However,… 

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Common Causes of an ACL Tear

An ACL tear is a painful injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. It is one of the two ligaments crossing in the shape of an “X” in the center of your knee, and the other is the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). Together, they connect your thighbone (the bone in your upper… 

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How To Exercise With Arthritis: Tips from an Orthopedic Doctor

Exercising with arthritis can be tricky. On one hand, you want to keep moving to benefit your joints; on the other hand, you don’t want to accelerate the damage to your joints. Exercise is often part of arthritis treatment. It can relieve pain and ease stiffness, even slowing the progression of the disease by building… 

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Common Running Injuries and Prevention Tips

Running is a great way to work up a sweat, burn calories, and build strong muscles. Ideally, anyone who runs should just keep running without sustaining an injury. However, there is a risk of injury from running, as with any high-impact activity. The hips, lower back, shins, knees, feet, and ankles are at the highest… 

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Tips for a Successful Recovery from Orthopedic Surgery

As with any other type of surgery, the success of an orthopedic procedure lies in the hands of not only the surgeon but also the patient. Even with the development of minimally invasive orthopedic procedures, which allow for a faster recovery, navigating the phase still requires patience, diligence, self-discipline, and adherence to the doctor’s orders…. 

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