Regenerative medicine is defined as the use of natural methods to repair and replace damaged tissues in the body – whether due to injury or disease. In the field of orthopedics, regenerative medicine is often used in combination with other treatments to accelerate the healing of injuries and to tamp down chronic inflammation. One of…
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10 Reasons Why You Should See an Orthopedic Specialist
Sometimes you may experience unusual symptoms that seem beyond what your family doctor would be able to easily diagnose and treat. If the symptoms involve pain or strange sensations in your bones, muscles, or joints, your best option may be to see an orthopedist. While it’s true that a primary care doctor can refer you…
What Can a Sports Medicine Doctor Treat?
Sports injuries are very common in people who lead active lifestyles. Even the most physically fit and careful people will likely experience an injury at some point in their lifetime, either due to overuse, an accident, or poor conditioning or technique. If you’ve sustained an injury while gardening, playing golf, playing tennis, dancing, bicycling, or…
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Visiting an Orthopedic Surgeon for the First Time: 7 Things You Should Ask
Your very first visit to an orthopedic surgeon may be because of a mishap while playing sports, from engaging in physical activity, or due to arthritis. Whatever the reason is, you might want to know what to expect during your appointment. The best way to have an eff0icient visit with the surgeon is to have…
How to Prevent Summer Sports Injuries
We all look forward to enjoying the summer sunshine and midyear vacations. Summer is prime time for sports and plenty of physical activity, but this also means an increased likelihood of injury. People may experience many different types of musculoskeletal sports injuries – anything from minor injuries such as a mildly sprained ankle to more…
