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Understanding Tiger Woods’ injury

February 25, 2021

On February 23, golfing superstar and icon Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover crash in California. This made world news but we wanted to give a description of his injury from an orthopedic surgeon’s perspective. The exact details of Tiger Woods’ injuries are still unclear, but we do know that he sustained a “compound fracture” to his ankle and lower leg. We hear this term often but what does it really mean? A “compound

shoulder replacement surgery, what are your options?

Considering shoulder replacement surgery? Options and what to expect

January 26, 2021

Shoulder replacement surgery is a procedure that is done to reduce pain and restore overall shoulder mobility. There are several types of shoulder replacement surgery, the most common include: reverse shoulder replacement, partial shoulder replacement and shoulder resurfacing. As with many surgical procedures, shoulder replacement surgery is often highly successful, but typically pursued only after other non-surgical options have been exhausted. Before recommending surgery, your orthopedic surgeon will want to ensure you are a good

In the year of online everything, texter’s thumb is poised to increase

December 22, 2020

Forget shop till you drop, this year it might be shop until your hands hurt. Mobile shopping is expected to have its biggest season ever, and experts forecast that US Android users alone will spend more than 1 billion hours on their devices in the fourth quarter. That’s a whopping 50% more than the same time last year! While all this mobile device use can make your holiday to-do list disappear, it can also wreak

When should you see a spine surgeon?

December 1, 2020

Spine surgeons know that your spine is one of the most critical parts of your body, because it protects the spinal cord – that essential collection of nerves that carry messages from your brain to the rest of the body. It also plays an important role in supporting your posture, especially your head and neck. If you have severe or chronic back or spine pain, it’s likely that you’ve seen some kind of doctor to

Denver ankle repair doctors diagnose and treat ankle pain

October 14, 2020

There are numerous causes of ankle pain from arthritis to trauma, and ankle repair procedures vary widely according to the type of injury or illness. Learn when a sprain, strain or other injury is severe enough to require treatment or surgical solution. In Denver, ankle repair doctors treat the entire spectrum of injuries and illnesses that cause ankle pain. Ankle sprains or tears When the ligaments connecting your ankle bone to the rest of your

Parker Hand Doctor Can Diagnose and Treat Your Pain

October 1, 2020

Your hands are critical to everyday life, so when you have hand pain or limited function, it’s important to see a hand doctor to get the right diagnosis and treatment. Located in Parker, hand doctors at Advanced Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists have extensive expertise diagnosing and treating a wide variety of injuries and disorders, including these common conditions: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome If you have symptoms such as tingling, numbness, weakness or pain in the

What to expect from knee replacement surgery

September 15, 2020

When people consider knee replacement surgery, it’s typically because they’ve exhausted other non-surgical treatments, but are still living with pain or mobility issues that are impacting day-to-day life. If this sounds like you, there are a number of key questions to ask before having knee replacement surgery. There are several types of knee replacement surgery – which one is right for me? Your orthopedic specialist will help you determine which, if any, of the four

Rotator Cuff PT Exercises

August 17, 2020

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