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Don’t Avoid an Orthopedist

Hello. My name’s Lucinda Miller. Thanks for stopping by my website. I hope to provide you with some valuable information. Not long ago, I had an experience with my teenage son that I want to share. Jason is fifteen years old and a very active boy. While playing basketball with his buddies, he fell and broke three of his fingers. He also had a hairline fracture in his hand. I took Jason to a local urgent care facility where they did x-rays, splinted his fingers, and wrapped his hand. At our next visit, I was told the fingers and hand were healing well. A few weeks later we were hoping to have good news, but at that point we were referred to an orthopedist. Urgent care facilities are great, but they aren't specialists. I’m going to share why we should have gone to the orthopedist right away.

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Don’t Avoid an Orthopedist

How Independent Orthopedic Evaluations Help In Personal Injury Cases

17 December 2020
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Orthopedic injuries are a very common personal injury lawsuit because they can cause a person limitations in their movement. However, defendants in these cases can be quite aggressive and skilled at getting themselves off from this type of situation. As a result, it is often critical for those in this situation to get an independent medical examination. Defenses Against Orthopedic Injuries Orthopedic injuries often occur in a myriad of different circumstances, such as during a car accident or in a slip and fall injury. Read More 

4 Things To Discuss With Your Orthopedic Surgeon About Having A Hip Replacement

12 August 2020
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A hip replacement can disrupt your life for several months, so you want to know ahead of time what you can expect after the surgery. Your orthopedic surgeon will probably provide you with information you need regarding the surgical procedure and recovery. Here are four things you may want to discuss with your surgeon so you can be fully prepared. 1. Changes You Should Make To Your Lifestyle All kinds of surgery have risks associated with them, but you can do things to lower your risks. Read More 

Types Of Spinal Procedures Performed By Orthopedic Surgeons

9 June 2020
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Enduring pain and suffering due to spine and back problems can be very debilitating. For many people, this type of pain can only be relieved by receiving treatment from an orthopedic surgeon. An orthopedic surgeon can perform an extensive range of different surgical procedures on different areas of the body. These are some of the most common types of spinal procedures an orthopedic surgeon performs. Discectomies Discectomies are commonly performed to remove herniated discs that are pressing on the nerves or spinal canal. Read More 

How Orthotics And Proper Body Mechanics Can Reduce Foot, Knee, Back, And Hip Pain

4 February 2020
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When it comes to your feet, it's important to understand that good support is vital to your overall mobility. If you are wearing shoes that aren't comfortable or if you don't have the right support, you may start to have pain in your hip, lower back, knee, or foot because of it. Once you begin to have pain, your body starts to overcompensate trying to reduce the pain. You will start to use muscles incorrectly, and eventually you can develop pain in other areas of your body because of the compensation. Read More