Dealing with a Golf Injuries:
Golfers, like athletes in any sport, face the risk of injury. Recognizing prevalent golf-related injuries and the interventions available from qualified orthopedic surgeons is essential for maintaining player health and performance for those living throughout Palm Beach, Martin, Broward Counties.
Managing Stress Fractures and Growth Plate Injuries in Adolescents:
Adolescents participating in physical activities are susceptible to stress fractures and growth plate injuries due to the combined effects of growth spurts and repetitive strain. These injuries necessitate meticulous attention and management, particularly in teenagers who are still undergoing physical development.
Injury Prevention Tips for Over-50 Pickleball Enthusiasts
Pickleball, a sport enjoyed by people of all ages, offers a low-impact and social way to stay active. However, individuals over 50 engaging in pickleball should be aware of potential injuries associated with the game and take precautions to prevent them. If you suspect a possible injury after pickleball, look no further than Florida OrthoCare to evaluate your injury.
Dealing with a Rotator Cuff Injury Resulting from Golf
When dealing with rotator cuff conditions resulting from a golf injury, an evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon can play a crucial role in determining the extent of the injury and developing an appropriate treatment plan. Eight Ways an Orthopedic Surgeon Evaluation Can Help with a Golf Injury: Accurate diagnosis: An orthopedic surgeon specializes in diagnosing musculoskeletal conditions, including rotator cuff injuries. They will conduct a thorough evaluation, which may include a physical examination, imaging tests such as an MRI or ultrasound, and a review of your medical history. This comprehensive assessment will help them accurately diagnose the specific rotator cuff …
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Stem Cell Therapy for Debilitating Pain
What You Need to Know About Stem Cell Therapy Used in Orthopaedic Care Understanding Orthopaedic Care Options with Stem Cell Therapy Stem cell therapy has proven an amazing treatment option for people going through a lot of debilitating pain. From knee injury to spine pains and even shoulder pain, there is no pain that stem cell therapy cannot treat. Here, check out areas where stem cells are enjoying massive success. Stem Cell Spine Therapy Stem cell spine therapy is increasingly becoming an amazing treatment option for people with chronic spine pain and difficult to heal injuries. The interesting thing about …
Orthopaedic Care
Orthopaedics: All You Need to Know As incredible as it appears, it is an established fact that more than 6.3 million fractures occur annually in the United States of America alone, and as many as 40% of these occur within the safety of the home. To compound this report, it is established that 85-90% of elderly people beyond 75 suffer from osteoarthritis. These medical conditions are critical as they directly impact the daily activities of the individual. To tackle these medical conditions, proper orthopaedic care was introduced and popularized a useful field of medicine. Orthopaedic Treatment In parallel with its …
Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options for Osteoarthritis
What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disorder that can affect every joint in the body. However, patients are most likely to notice symptoms in their spine, hips region, knees, and hands. Osteoarthritis occurs due the wear and tear of the cartilage at the end of your bones. This is the most rampant form of arthritis worldwide, with millions of people receiving treatment yearly. At Florida OrthoCare, our orthopedic surgeons treat and evaluate patients every day living with Osteoarthritis. By seeing one of our medical specialists, our goal is to treat your pain and help you return to an …
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Cartilage Tears and Injuries
A Better Understanding of Cartilage Tears and Treatment Options at Florida OrthoCare A cartilage is a vital protective and connective tissue, present in the joints, ribs, spine across the body. Cartilages provide stability, cushioning, and lubrication in the joints of the body. Damage to the cartilage can result in restricted motion, recurring pain, and infections. Cartilage tears and injuries in elderly people is often due to the cumulative wear and tear the cartilage has experienced in the lifetime. In younger, more active people, however cartilage damage is often a result of physical exertion due to sports, or accidents. Diagnosing a Cartilage …
Cartilage Tears and Work-Related Injuries
Why Cartilage Tears and Work-Related Injuries Need to Be Diagnosed & Treated Many people work in demanding jobs where there’s a higher risk of injury to knees and elbows. You may have suffered an injury that you’re trying to ignore. You’re back at work, but the injury is lingering. It’s important to have cartilage tears and other work-related injuries properly diagnosed, so your physician can recommend a proper treatment plan. Treatment will help your injury to heal and prevent it from flaring up in the future. Plus, you’re entitled to workers’ compensation insurance while you recover. What is a Cartilage …
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What You Need to Know About Knee Pain and Treatment
What Are Causes of Knee Pain & How Can It Effectively Be Treated? Knee pain can be one of the most painful injuries to experience. your regular health care practitioner, may not be experienced with automobile accidents and knee pain that can take a long time to heal up. Often you may need to visit an orthopedic surgeon for work-related injuries and knee pain to finally get relief. What Are Common Causes for Knee Pain? Knee pain is often caused by injuries. There may have been a blow to the knee, or you may have fallen or twisted or sprained …
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