Preventing Pickleball Injuries in South Florida: What Adults 45+ Need to Know
Preventing Pickleball Injuries Pickleball is booming across Palm Beach and Broward Counties, especially among adults aged 45 and older in communities like Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Lake Worth, Lantana, Wellington, Jupiter, and Palm Beach Gardens. Its social, low-impact nature makes it a favorite for active adults—but the quick movements and repetitive motions can lead to injuries without proper preparation. At Florida OrthoCare, we treat many patients with pickleball-related orthopedic issues that could be prevented with the right techniques and care. Common Pickleball Injuries We Treat at Florida OrthoCare Pickleball can take a toll on the body—especially for older adults who …
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Understanding “Bone on Bone” Knee Pain
When someone describes knee pain as “bone on bone,” it’s often referring to a condition where the cartilage within the knee joint has worn down significantly. Cartilage is a tough, flexible tissue that covers the ends of the bones in joints, providing a smooth, cushioned surface for movement and helping absorb shocks. In a healthy knee, cartilage acts as a natural buffer between the bones, allowing for easy, pain-free motion.
Knee Pain & Bone-on-Bone Conditions
Knee pain is a frequent complaint, often due to injuries, overuse, or degenerative issues like osteoarthritis. One of the more severe causes of knee pain is a bone-on-bone condition, where the cartilage that cushions the bones in the knee joint deteriorates.
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.
Cortisone Shots vs. Knee Surgery
Dealing with Knee Pain Knee pain can be debilitating and significantly impact one’s quality of life. When faced with knee pain, individuals often seek medical intervention to alleviate their discomfort. Two common treatment options for knee pain are cortisone shots and knee surgery. At Florida OrthoCare, we want to make sure are informed of the characteristics of cortisone shots and knee surgery, their indications, benefits, risks, and how patients can make informed decisions about the most suitable treatment for their knee conditions. Cortisone Shots: Cortisone shots, also known as corticosteroid injections, are a non-invasive treatment option for knee pain. These …
Treating an Old Knee Injury
One of the primary reasons to see an orthopedic surgeon for an old knee injury is to receive an accurate diagnosis. Knee injuries can result from a variety of causes, and identifying the specific condition can be challenging without a comprehensive evaluation.
Treating Chondral Injuries
Understanding Chondral Injuries: While Chondral injuries may sound like a scary and unfamiliar medical condition, this simply refers to injuries occurring to cartilage, which is what covers the end of bones to prevent damage to them from movement. The most common types of chondral injuries occur in the knee and can cause intense pain due to the bones in the knee rubbing against each other with no buffer and are called lesions. Depending on the severity of the injury, the pain can even become debilitating and affect day to day life. The two types of Chondral lesions that occur are …
When to Consider Knee Replacement
If someone has severe arthritis and conservative measures no longer help, knee replacement surgery is often the best option for permanent pain relief and restored mobility.
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 …
Orthopedic Care
Orthopedics: 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. Orthopedic Treatment In parallel with its …