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Scaphoid Wrist Fracture

April 18, 2023

Scaphoid fractures are usually difficult to identify. The scaphoid is relatively smaller than other bones of the hand, so the fracture may not be visible. The scaphoid area may not seem swollen, and one won’t always feel severe pain. As a result, people often ignore a scaphoid fracture, confuse it with a sprained wrist and attempt to self-treat at home. However, left untreated, it may take six months to heal. The medical experts at Advanced

Quadriceps Tendon Tear

April 11, 2023

The quadriceps tendon is a durable piece of tissue that helps straighten the leg. A quadriceps tendon tear is a painful condition that makes this activity difficult. This makes it difficult to walk. As a result, it can greatly limit the daily activities you need to function. The place to get the most accurate diagnosis of a quadriceps tendon tear is to consult with the best orthopedic specialist. This means the place to start is

Lakewood worker’s compensation doctor uses non-invasive techniques to treat pain and get people back to work.

April 4, 2023

If you’ve been hurt at work and are looking for treatment through your worker’s compensation claim, there’s a lot to consider. You likely want to reduce and, ideally, eliminate pain as soon as possible so you can get back to work and life. But where should you start? Find out if your worker’s compensation plan gives you access to interventional pain procedures. Dr. Robert Kawasaki, a workers compensation doctor in Lakewood, Colorado, explains what they

Hip Impingement

March 22, 2023

Femoroacetabular impingement — also known as FAI or simply as hip impingement — is a common condition affecting competitive athletes and active older adults alike. With appropriate proactive treatment, many individuals with FAI can return to the playing field or their active lifestyle without pain and discomfort. The word to consider closely here is “proactive.” Without proper treatment and management, hip impingement can lead to degeneration of the cartilage in your hip and put you

Trigger Finger

March 22, 2023

Trigger Finger may not sound like a severe condition, but to those who have it, it can be pretty debilitating. Trigger Finger is when the fingers get stuck in a bent position. In some people, Trigger Finger may get better without treatment. However, if it is not treated, there is a chance the affected finger could become permanently bent, which will make performing everyday tasks like buttoning a shirt or inserting a key into a

Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy

March 22, 2023

Back and neck conditions are some of the most common causes of pain and disability. This kind of pain can be recurring and distracting, preventing people from performing and enjoying everyday tasks and activities. But that’s not the way it has to be. The orthopedic experts at Advanced Orthopedics in Denver, Parker, and Aurora, Colorado, can help you minimize back pain and return to a full, healthy life as quickly as possible. Their elite team

Chronic Shoulder Instability

March 22, 2023

The shoulder is among the most flexible components of the human body. It helps you move and rotate your arm in various directions and allows you to reach over your head. Because shoulders have such a great range of motion, though, they are more susceptible to instability. The more instability a patient has, the more it can increase the risk of injury to surrounding structures in the shoulder, such as tears of the labrum, cartilage

Ankle Replacement

March 21, 2023

Ankles are hard at work supporting your weight and making it possible for your to use your feet. Standing, walking, running, jumping, and even sitting up in a chair all rely on your ankles to support your legs and body. For patients with ankle arthritis, pain is just a part of daily life. But when persistent ankle arthritis from a chronic ankle injury or ankle fracture makes walking, exercising, or climbing stairs unbearable, it’s time

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Scaphoid Wrist Fracture

Quadriceps Tendon Tear

Lakewood worker’s compensation doctor uses non-invasive techniques to treat pain and get people back to work.

Hip Impingement

Trigger Finger

Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy

Chronic Shoulder Instability

Ankle Replacement

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