You can’t imagine living without your hands, can you? However, many of us are guilty of neglecting these important tools until we start to experience problems with them. Don’t make the same mistake. Below, we’ve listed five tips from our orthopedic specialists here at Total Orthopaedic Care for exercising the hand so as to improve…
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Pediatric Orthopedics: Choosing The Right Doctor
Children change every minute of every day. So, when you choose an orthopedic doctor for your youngster, you want one specifically trained in pediatrics. A pediatric orthopedic doctor understands that a child is not just a small adult, but rather, that their body system is young and developing. So, here’s how to select the right…
Pediatric Orthopedics: What to Expect from Your Visit
If your child has a musculoskeletal problem (involving the muscles, bones, or adjacent structures), you will get the best medical care from a pediatric orthopedist. Pediatric orthopedists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions affecting young patients, and these doctors have broad experience treating congenital and developmental disorders. Common orthopedic conditions affecting children…
Talking to a Hand Doctor About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is among the most common causes of hand pain in many American adults. The condition occurs when the connective tissues around the carpal tunnel—the narrow passageway on the base of your hand where the median nerve runs through—get inflamed. The inflammation consequently puts pressure on the median nerve, which is one…
PRP Treatment for Orthopedic Problems
Popular among young athletes and active adults alike, PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy is utilized to help treat everything from injured tendons to joint pain. It helps to speed up healing using your body’s own natural abilities. PRP treatment is a safe and effective medical therapy that harnesses your own blood platelets’ healing capabilities. Platelets are…