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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 …
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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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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