How Corticosteroid Injections Treat Shoulder Injuries and Arthritis
Most people don’t realize how much they use their shoulder. . .until, they experience symptoms associated with an injury or arthritis. Shoulder pain, swelling and weakness can be aggravating, annoying and limiting. Thus, it’s important that patients know what treatment options are available and...by 
Total OrthopedicsMay 16, 2017
Total OrthopedicsMay 16, 2017Shoulder Surgery 101: How Rotator Cuff Repair is Performed
Rotator cuff repairs are (generally) a 1-2-hour outpatient procedure. After two weeks of recovery, physical therapy—one of the key elements of a successful recovery—is usually started.
by Total OrthopedicsMay 16, 2017
Total OrthopedicsMay 16, 2017How a Torn ACL is Reconstructed
The ACL is one of the four ligaments in the knee that connects the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone). The ACL plays an important role in knee stability and function as it prevents the tibia from sliding too far forward and causing the knee to be unstable and dislocate. In most cases,...by Total OrthopedicsMay 16, 2017
Total OrthopedicsMay 16, 2017Jets’ WR Devin Smith, Out for Season with ACL Tear
General Manager Mike Maccagnan announced on Saturday that their 2015 second round pick, WR Devin Smith, will miss all of the 2017 NFL season after retearing the ACL in his right knee. Smith’s play was limited last year after he returned from ACL surgery in his rookie year and to date he has...by Total OrthopedicsMay 3, 2017
Total OrthopedicsMay 3, 2017Joakim Noah to Undergo Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery
The already suspended, and $72 million Knicks’ center, Joakim Noah is scheduled to undergo arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff in his left shou
by Total OrthopedicsApril 12, 2017
Total OrthopedicsApril 12, 2017How Physical Therapy Improves the Symptoms of Shoulder Arthritis
Unfortunately, there’s no cure for shoulder arthritis and the only way to treat this disease is by managing the associated symptoms. When used as part of a comprehensive treatment program prescribed by an orthopedic specialist, physical therapy can improve or even eliminate the painful symptoms...by Total OrthopedicsApril 10, 2017
Total OrthopedicsApril 10, 2017How Epidural Injections Can Relieve Spinal Nerve Pain
If you’re experiencing nerve pain that originates in your spine and radiates to an extremity, you don’t need to suffer. Epidural injections are a non-surgical treatment option that can help you. In this article, you’ll learn when they’re used, how they work, and if they’re right for you. Let’s...by Total OrthopedicsApril 10, 2017
Total OrthopedicsApril 10, 2017How Osteoporosis Affects the Bones of the Hip
Osteoporosis is a condition that decreases bone integrity and strength. More common in aging men and women, one the first—and only—signs that osteoporosis is present is a fractured hip. In order to learn more, let’s go over some osteoporosis-related physiology and anatomy, causes, symptoms, and...by Total OrthopedicsApril 10, 2017
Total OrthopedicsApril 10, 2017Patella Tendon Tears: Everything You Need to Know About Treating Them
Patella Tendon Tears Everything You Need to Know About Treatment A patella tendon tear is a serious injury typically sustained by athletes and active individuals. Because the patella tendon plays an important role in straightening the knee, proper diagnosis and treatment of the injury are of the...by Total OrthopedicsApril 10, 2017
Total OrthopedicsApril 10, 2017Shoulder Injuries: The Two Most Common Types of Labral Tears
One of the most common shoulder injuries is a tear of the soft tissue, known as labral tears, that stabilizes the joint. These injuries can be aggravating at best, debilitating at worst. The hallmark is always shoulder instability. If your shoulder feels loose or out of place, you might have a...by Total OrthopedicsApril 10, 2017
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