Orthopedic procedures
Orthopedic procedures are medical interventions performed to diagnose, treat, or manage conditions related to the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. These procedures may involve surgical or non-surgical techniques and aim to restore function, alleviate pain, and improve the overall quality of life for patients with orthopedic issues.
Subscribe to the BlogOrthopedic Stem Cell Research: Is There Enough?
(Click here for a larger view) While stem cells are clearly gaining ground in orthopedics, there are still some physicians and many scientists that argue that there just isn’t enough research yet for physicians to use this therapy in patients. Since I’ve been following the research since 2005 and watching it develop, I have a…read more
Plantar Fasciitis Steroid Injection Side Effects: Platelets Decimate Steroids in Effectively Treating Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis steroid injection side effects? Plantar fasciitis is a problem involving the tough supporting structure on the bottom of the foot. It anchors in the heel and when this area is over loaded (or when nerves in the back are irritated), it can become sore and make it tough to walk (especially in the mornings).…read more
My Hip X-ray is Bad so this Means I Need My Hip Replaced, Right? Not So Much…
Almost all patients and many physicians still treat x-ray and MRI images like the Oracle of Delphi, yet study after study continues to show that there isn’t great correlation between what we see on these images and pain. The most recent entry in this debate was just published last month and it shows how few…read more 40% of Shoulder Replacements in Patients Younger than 55 Fail by 10 Years!
The web shows young and active people who are advertising shoulder replacements for clinics and manufacturers. But does that square with the research about young and active people and shoulder replacement recovery? First, total shoulder replacements are big surgery, and like hand joint replacement or an ankle joint replacement surgery, shoulder replacements can be problematic. The big…read more Do you Really Have Hip FAI or CAM Impingement?
A physician discusses how an MRI reading that says the patient has hip FAI or impingement may not correspond to a real diagnosis or the hip impinging and a need for hip surgery. Grade 3 Ankle Ligament Sprain: Surgery vs. Bracing
A doctor discusses whether the medical research supports whether grade III ankle ligament sprains should be surgically repaired (ankle surgery) or treated without surgery.
