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Treating Growth Plate Fractures
Growth Plate Growth Plate Fractures and Pediatrics As everyone knows, children do not come out of their mother’s fully grown. Throughout their lives, children grow a tremendous amount before becoming full fledged adults. One key component of this process is growth plates. Growth plates only exist in children and not adults due to the fact that over time they harden into solid bone. Before that, they exist as cartilage that is at the end of long bones, which are bones that run longer than they are wide. These are generally very important ones as they exist primarily in the arms …
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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Rotator Cuff Injuries & Symptoms The rotator cuff is a group of muscles on each side of the shoulders that are responsible for holding the shoulder joints stable. Rotator cuff injuries are quite common. They’re most commonly caused by blows, falls, or over-exertion, but they can also be due to overuse of the shoulders. They can also be caused by aging. Tears can occur from traumatic injuries or they can result from an overuse of the shoulders. Traumas are called acute, while longterm injuries are call chronic. For example, an acute rotator cuff tear is one that has just occurred …
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