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How to Tell if You’ve Torn Your ACL

How to Tell if You’ve Torn Your ACL
You’ve heard about sports icons who have torn an ACL. Would you know whether your ACL is torn if you ahe an accident? Learn about the most common symptoms of an ACL tear.
Jan 22nd, 2026
How to Manage Arthritis Pain in the Winter

How to Manage Arthritis Pain in the Winter
You have arthritis, and you’re not a snowbird who goes south for the winter. Arthritis symptoms can worsen during cold weather. Check out these strategies to lessen pain and other symptoms in the winter months.
Dec 16th, 2025
Recognize the Symptoms of Trigger Finger

Recognize the Symptoms of Trigger Finger
Have you ever heard of a condition called trigger finger? The ailment is true to its name; your fingers can become stuck in position as if you’re holding a weapon. Learn the symptoms associated with trigger finger.
Nov 6th, 2025
How Semaglutide Quiets Food Noise

How Semaglutide Quiets Food Noise
Have you had a problem with your weight for years and haven’t been successful at controlling it? The drug semaglutide is a game-changer in the weight loss industry.
Oct 22nd, 2025
Tips to Treat and Prevent Shoulder Bursitis

Tips to Treat and Prevent Shoulder Bursitis
You have a sore shoulder. It’s not getting any better. It could be bursitis. Discover how to manage and prevent this common inflammatory injury often caused by overuse.  
Oct 3rd, 2025
How is Regenexx PRP Unique?

How is Regenexx PRP Unique?
You’ve tried standard approaches to treat your musculoskeletal pain with less than optimal results. Learn how Regenexx PRP, a form of platelet-rich plasma, uses your blood to stimulate healing in your body.
Aug 1st, 2025
Are Tirzepatide and Semaglutide the Same Thing?

Are Tirzepatide and Semaglutide the Same Thing?
Are you ready to try a new approach to losing weight? New weight loss drugs — semaglutide and tirzepatide — are helping many patients shed pounds they’ve been unable to lose otherwise. Find out if they’re right for you.
Jul 7th, 2025
The Role of Growth Factors in PRP for Athletic Recovery

The Role of Growth Factors in PRP for Athletic Recovery
If you’re an athlete, you may have heard of platelet-rich plasma, commonly called PRP. PRP is becoming a standard of practice for some orthopedic injuries and conditions, whether or not you participate in athletics. 
Jul 2nd, 2025
What Happens if You Ignore a Running-Related Stress Fracture

What Happens if You Ignore a Running-Related Stress Fracture
Running is your sport. It helps clear your mind and gives you a sense of freedom you won’t find anywhere else. It’s easy to develop an overuse injury as a runner. Learn why it’s important not to keep running if you’re experiencing pain in your foot.
May 2nd, 2025
What to Expect from Arthroscopy for Knee Pain

What to Expect from Arthroscopy for Knee Pain
Do you need surgery to relieve your knee pain? Many knee surgeries can be performed using a minimally invasive method called arthroscopy. The length of your recovery depends on the extent of repairs needed.
May 2nd, 2025

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Its Role in Pain Relief
In just two short decades, platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, has become a standard of practice in orthopedics. It’s a noninvasive and an all-natural treatment. Learn how it helps relieve musculoskeletal pain for many patients.
Apr 8th, 2025

Why Do My Hands Cramp Up so Often?
Do you get painful cramps in your hand that make it immobile? Your fingers may curl, and you can’t straighten them out. Learn why your hands can develop cramps and solutions to remedy them.
Mar 11th, 2025
How Nerve Repair Can Boost Your Wellbeing

How Nerve Repair Can Boost Your Wellbeing
Are you depressed because of chronic pain from nerve damage? You don’t have to live with restricted mobility, pain, or loss of feeling. Modern methods of nerve repair can grant you a new lease on life.
Feb 7th, 2025
4 Common Signs of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

4 Common Signs of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
You’ve heard carpal tunnel is a painful condition of the hand. You’re experiencing pain in your fingers and thumb. Could it be carpal tunnel syndrome? Check out four common symptoms.
Feb 1st, 2025

4 Compelling Benefits of Regenerative Orthopedics
Do you have painful arthritis or a musculoskeletal injury causing persistent pain? If you’ve tried other treatments that haven’t worked, it’s time to consider regenerative orthopedics.
Jan 6th, 2025
When is Internal Fixation Necessary?

When is Internal Fixation Necessary?
If you or a loved one has broken a bone, you may need an operation; sometimes, a cast isn’t appropriate. Your broken bone or bones may need to be held together with metal tools. This surgical method is called internal fixation.
Nov 2nd, 2024
Can Worn or Damaged Cartilage Repair Itself?

Can Worn or Damaged Cartilage Repair Itself?
Have you damaged a joint through overuse? Perhaps constantly bending your knees on your job or years of jumping while playing basketball has worn your protective cartilage to a nub. Can cartilage ever repair itself?
Oct 10th, 2024
3 Telltale Symptoms of Nerve Damage

3 Telltale Symptoms of Nerve Damage
You’re experiencing unusual symptoms, including numbness, in a part of your body. It could be in a hand, arm, leg, foot, or elsewhere. Numbness isn’t normal. It could be a symptom of nerve damage.
Oct 1st, 2024
Common Shoulder Injuries in Throwing Athletes

Common Shoulder Injuries in Throwing Athletes
If you’re an athlete, you know that a throwing injury can sideline you for weeks or months. Learn about the most common injuries stemming from repetitive overhead throwing motions.
Sep 17th, 2024
PRP: An All-Natural Approach to Chronic Lower Back Pain

PRP: An All-Natural Approach to Chronic Lower Back Pain
Are you limited in what you can do because of your chronic low back pain? Perhaps you’ve had to give up some activities you love. Learn more about platelet-rich plasma, a regenerative medicine therapy that can help ease your symptoms.
Aug 8th, 2024

Will an ACL Tear Heal on Its Own?
You’ve hurt your knee. It could be an ACL tear. You want to know whether it’s going to heal or whether you’ll need surgery or physical therapy. It all depends on whether it’s a tear and the type of tear.
Aug 6th, 2024

When Is Surgery Needed for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a fairly common injury if your work, hobby, or sport requires you to make repetitive motions with your wrist. While many cases of carpal tunnel are treated conservatively, sometimes surgery is needed.
Apr 8th, 2024
What Are My Treatment Options for Arthritis?

What Are My Treatment Options for Arthritis?
You’ve been diagnosed with arthritis. Whether it’s affected your knees, hips, hands, or back, it’s slowing you down and may be preventing you from participating in a favorite sport or hobby. Learn about effective treatments.
Mar 18th, 2024

4 Benefits of Arthroscopy
Do you have chronic joint pain? Conservative methods haven’t brought relief, and you’re looking for answers. You may benefit from arthroscopic surgery. Check out the benefits of this minimally invasive surgical technique.
Feb 1st, 2024

5 Hand Problems and How to Treat Them
Do you have unexplained pain, weakness, or numbness in your hand? Perhaps you’re having trouble holding a cup of coffee. It’s time to see a specialist. Learn about five fairly common hand problems and how they’re treated.
Dec 6th, 2023
Does Carpal Tunnel Affect Young Adults?

Does Carpal Tunnel Affect Young Adults?
Carpal tunnel is a musculoskeletal problem that affects a significant nerve running through your wrist. Find out who’s at risk and whether it affects young and older adults.
Sep 1st, 2023
Dangers of an Untreated Sprained Ankle

Dangers of an Untreated Sprained Ankle
You’ve sprained your ankle. It may be tempting to continue your day, but an untreated ankle sprain can lead to long-lasting physical complications. Learn why and when it’s crucial to seek orthopedic help.
Jul 10th, 2023
Yes, You Can Get Arthritis in Your Spine

Yes, You Can Get Arthritis in Your Spine
Back pain is a leading cause of workplace disability in America. It can limit your quality of life. Could it be arthritis? Yes — arthritis can occur along your spinal vertebrae.
Jun 1st, 2023
What Every Baseball Player Should Know About Their Shoulder

What Every Baseball Player Should Know About Their Shoulder
Playing baseball requires repetitive overhead arm motions that can damage your shoulder if you don’t take proper precautions. Review tips that help keep your shoulder in good working condition. Playing baseball requires repetitive overhead arm motions tha
Mar 2nd, 2023
Helping Your Child Care for a Broken Bone

Helping Your Child Care for a Broken Bone
Have you just learned that your child has a broken bone? It’s a common childhood injury. Check out tips for helping your child manage while his bone heals.
Jan 17th, 2023
Why Am I Suddenly Getting Hand Pain At Work?

Why Am I Suddenly Getting Hand Pain At Work?
Do your hands become painful while working or after a long day? Unexplained musculoskeletal pain needs a prompt diagnosis before it becomes more severe. Learn more about the reasons for hand pain.
Nov 1st, 2022
3 Sports Injuries Regenerative Medicine Can Help Treat

3 Sports Injuries Regenerative Medicine Can Help Treat
When you play sports regularly, you’re not immune to an injury now and then. Which treatments can get you back on the field most quickly? Learn how regenerative medicine can help sports injuries heal in record time.
Oct 1st, 2022
Tips for Protecting Your Rotator Cuff

Tips for Protecting Your Rotator Cuff
Your shoulder makes millions of moves during your lifetime. Rotator cuff injuries can sideline you from sports and your job. Learn how to protect your rotator cuff and stay in the game.
Aug 1st, 2022
Life After an ACL Tear

Life After an ACL Tear
You have an ACL injury. An ACL tear needs medical treatment; the injury won’t heal correctly. Learn about treatments and the recovery period.
Jul 1st, 2022
Stop Doing These Things to Avoid Knee Pain

Stop Doing These Things to Avoid Knee Pain
Is your knee pain slowing you down? You can’t do things you used to do; you feel like you’re missing out. You could mistakenly be adding to your knee pain. Learn why.
Jun 1st, 2022
3 Well-Known Symptoms of Nerve Damage

3 Well-Known Symptoms of Nerve Damage
If you have pain or other unexplained symptoms in your arms, legs, hands, or feet, you may have nerve damage. Learn about common symptoms and seek help from an orthopedic specialist.
Apr 1st, 2022
Is It Inevitable to Get Arthritis as I Get Older?

Is It Inevitable to Get Arthritis as I Get Older?
You have some new aches and pains. If they’re relieved with an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory, you may be developing arthritis. Learn more about risk factors for this condition that may affect you as you age.
Feb 1st, 2022
Can Carpal Tunnel Go Away on Its Own?

Can Carpal Tunnel Go Away on Its Own?
You’ve had numbness or tingling in your fingers or hand. It’s making everyday life difficult because it’s harder to accomplish basic tasks. You may have carpal tunnel syndrome. Will it resolve on its own?
Jan 1st, 2022
Do You Have de Quervain's Disease?

Do You Have de Quervain's Disease?
You have pain in your thumb and wrist. It’s becoming difficult to accomplish daily tasks. What’s causing it? You could have a condition called de Quervain’s disease. It’s an overuse injury.
Dec 5th, 2021
The Role of Cartilage in Your Body

The Role of Cartilage in Your Body
If you have musculoskeletal pain, it may result from damaged cartilage around a joint in your body. Learn more about the purpose of cartilage and its role in your health.
Nov 3rd, 2021
3 Surgery-Free Solutions to Arthritis Pain

3 Surgery-Free Solutions to Arthritis Pain
If you have arthritis, whether it’s early-onset from trauma or normal wear and tear, you’re seeking pain relief. Learn more about non-surgical options that can ease your discomfort.
Oct 4th, 2021
4 Issues Sports Medicine Addresses

4 Issues Sports Medicine Addresses
If you’re an athlete, you’re seeking a medical professional who understands the impact of sports on the body. Sports medicine physicians are specially trained to care for athletes.
Sep 27th, 2021
What Can You Do to Support Nerve Health?

What Can You Do to Support Nerve Health?
Do you have chronic pain, numbness, or weakness in your arms, legs, or feet? Your nerves may be compromised from an accident or medical condition. Learn what you can do to support nerve health.
Aug 5th, 2021

Recovering from an Arthroscopy
You’re having arthroscopic surgery. Although it’s not major surgery, you’ll still have a recovery period. How long will it be? Learn more about recovering from this type of procedure.
Jul 9th, 2021

Osteoarthritis vs. Osteoporosis
As you age, you’re more at risk for two bone diseases: osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. How are these bone conditions different, and what can you do about them?
Jun 23rd, 2021

Tips for Avoiding Tendonitis
Are you troubled by chronic tendonitis in your elbow, shoulder, or knee from overuse? Has it gotten so bad that you can’t carry on with your everyday tasks? Learn tips to avoid painful tendonitis.
May 13th, 2021

Trigger Finger: What Helps?
You can’t figure out why your finger feels locked into place and won’t easily straighten out. You might have a condition called trigger finger. Learn what type of medical treatment helps.
Apr 1st, 2021

Benefits of Arthroscopy for Tendon Injuries
You have a soft tissue injury and are out of action on the tennis court or softball field. If your tendon doesn’t heal with conservative treatment, physicians can use arthroscopic surgery on this type of injury. Read on to learn the benefits of Arthroscopy
Feb 7th, 2021

What to Expect from Nerve Repair Surgery
You’ve been told you need nerve repair surgery. Whether it’s a result of a car accident, an accidental knife cut, or a result of damage from diabetes or infection, nerve repair requires time and patience.
Jan 1st, 2021

Recognizing Shoulder Instability
If your shoulder is injured, you want to get the correct diagnosis so the treatment can be effective. The pain you’re feeling may be from a full or partial shoulder dislocation.
Nov 4th, 2020

Tackle Achy Knees With Cortisone Injections
If the phrase “Oh, my aching knee” describes you, you’re overdue for an appointment at the orthopedist’s office. First, you need a diagnosis of what’s causing the pain. You might benefit from a cortisone shot.
Sep 10th, 2020

Common Nerve Injuries
Are you having pain in your shoulder, arm, wrist, fingers, or leg? Perhaps you have a pain in your neck. You probably have a nerve injury. Learn about common nerve injuries and how they’re treated.
Aug 31st, 2020

Don't Miss These Concussion Warning Signs
If you or a loved one has sustained a blow to the head, you need to seek medical attention. It’s important to know the signs of a concussion so that you receive the proper treatment afterward.
Jun 23rd, 2020

Can Typing Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Have you been having twinges of pain in your thumb or a finger, or do they go numb at times? You may have carpal tunnel syndrome. When treated early, you can get the condition under control without having to resort to surgery.
May 15th, 2020

The Benefits of Arthroscopic Joint Surgery
If you have a joint issue that requires surgery, you may be a candidate for minimally-invasive arthroscopic surgery, a method that allows for quicker recovery than an ‘open’ surgery with a larger incision.
Mar 2nd, 2020

How Your Shoes Impact Your Knee Pain
Have you always chosen your shoes based on the style, color, or brand? You might be making your knee pain worse. Read on to find out how your choice in footwear can affect your knees.
Jan 1st, 2020

What's Causing Your Hand Pain?
Do you have unexplained hand pain? Cramping, joint stiffness, or shooting nerve pain could be a sign of a serious issue. Find out what could be causing your hand pain and what to do next.
Dec 1st, 2019

Spotting the Warning Signs of Nerve Damage
Nerve damage can sometimes occur after an injury. This condition can be painful, but it can be repaired. Learn more about the warning signs of nerve damage and how it can be treated.
Nov 1st, 2019

What Makes Women More Susceptible to Trigger Finger?
Trigger finger can lock your finger or thumb in a bent position, causing pain and limited movement. Find out more about this treatable condition and why being a woman increases your risk for developing it.
Oct 1st, 2019

Here's How Your Weight Affects Your Knees
Did you know that losing as few as five to 10 pounds can help improve knee pain? Find out how your weight contributes to knee health and how small changes can help you make big gains in pain relief.
Sep 1st, 2019