Diagnosing Arthritis If you have arthritis symptoms such as pain, stiffness, or swelling in or around one or more of your joints, visit your nearest OrthoNOW Center for a $99 evaluation. Clinician will usually diagnose pain by using the patient’s medical history, physical examination and X-rays. It is possible to have more than one form Read More »
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Steps You Can Take to Reduce Your Risk Of Developing Some Types Of Arthritis
Arthritis Prevention Maintaining a healthy weight decreases your risk of developing osteoarthritis and gout. Protecting your joints from injuries or overuse can reduce your risk of osteoarthritis. Can children get arthritis? Yes, children can get arthritis. The most common type of arthritis found in children is juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), also known as childhood arthritis Read More »
Children Can Get Arthritis Too
Juvenile arthritis Arthritis in children is called childhood arthritis or juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), which is the most common type of arthritis found in children. Like other types of arthritis, JIA can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness in one or more joints. Other symptoms may include fever, fatigue, rash, and loss of appetite. The disease Read More »
Tommy John Surgery
Tommy John Surgery, known in medical practice as ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction, is a surgical graft procedure in which the ulnar collateral ligament in the medial elbow is replaced with a tendon from elsewhere in the body. The procedure is common among collegiate and professional athletes in several sports, most notably baseball. The procedure Read More »
Care of Casts and Splints
Casts and splints support and protect injured bones and soft tissue. When you break a bone, your doctor will put the pieces back together in the right position. Casts and splints hold the bones in place while they heal. They also reduce pain, swelling, and muscle spasm. In some cases, splints and casts are applied Read More »
Encourage Your Kids to Practice Sports
Encouraging children to get involved in sports is one of the best things parents can do for their kids However, many parents fail to do this for either lack of awareness or lack of tools available for parents. Having access to valuable information is key. That’s why we would like to refer our readers to Read More »
Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is an extremely common as well as very misunderstood condition In recent years, it has received much coverage in the press but this information is often inaccurate and has not been presented by the dedicated hand specialist. The media has branded this condition as an occupational disease because of workers linking pain Read More »
Angler’s Elbow: Defining a common painful condition amongst Fishing enthusiasts
Angler’s elbow refers to the clinical spectrum of elbow pain often seen amongst avid fishing sportsman It most commonly involves pain on the lateral aspect of the elbow (typically lateral epicondylitis) but can also be used to describe medial (inner) elbow pain, whether medial epicondylitis or perhaps cubital tunnel syndrome. These conditions will be defined Read More »
Motorcycle Safety for Track Days
Florida Track Days will be held in Miami this August, providing motorcycle riders with a place to learn and practice in a safe, controlled environment. Safety and following regulations are key to preventing injuries due to crashes or accidents on a motorcycle, which can happen at any time. The most common injuries sustained during motorcycle Read More »