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Inflammatory Arthritis of the Hip

August 23, 2024

Inflammatory arthritis of the hip can cause a wide range of disabling symptoms. Patients with long-standing inflammatory arthritis or those who do not respond to medical treatment may end up with joint destruction, which can lead to the need for a joint replacement. Although there is no cure for inflammatory arthritis, there have been many advances in treatment Early diagnosis and treatment can help patients maintain mobility and function by preventing severe damage to the

Forearm Fracture

August 21, 2024

A fractured forearm can be painful, swollen, tender, and sometimes, even deformed. It can affect your ability to rotate your arm, as well as bend and straighten the wrist and elbow. Untreated forearm fractures can lead to several complications, both immediate and long-term. When a bone fracture is untreated, it can result in either a nonunion or a delayed union. In the former case, the bone doesn’t heal at all, which means that it will

Elbow Arthroplasty

August 19, 2024

When we think about performing tasks with the upper extremities, what usually comes to mind is our hands and wrists. But without the elbow, so much of what you do each day would be impossible. The elbows are vital to some of the daily tasks we perform including picking up objects, washing your hair, or anything that requires you to turn your palm up or down. If you are experiencing elbow pain or other joint

Distal Femur Fracture

August 15, 2024

Your knees make most of your daily activities possible. You use them to get out of bed, walk to the sink to brush your teeth, and they carry you throughout the day as you get ready for work, take the kids to school, and perform other activities. But, as with most body parts, most people don’t stop to think about them — until pain or discomfort signals that there’s something wrong. That’s when you should

Discoid Meniscus

August 13, 2024

Have you ever experienced a decreased range of motion in the knee, clicking or popping sounds? If so, you may have a discoid meniscus. A discoid meniscus is an abnormally shaped and enlarged meniscus in the knee. Because of its shape, it is more prone to injury. Its thick, abnormal shape makes it more likely to tear or get stuck in the knee. While many people are unaware of this issue and it never bothers

Coloradans Navigating Knee Replacement Surgery: Key Considerations and Timing for a Successful Recovery

August 13, 2024

Knee replacement surgery is a significant medical procedure that can greatly improve quality of life for those suffering from severe knee pain and mobility issues. If you’ve been considering surgery, and have exhausted other treatment options, now might be the ideal time to have knee replacement surgery. Here’s why. Timing Your Knee Replacement If you’ve been contemplating knee replacement surgery, there are several reasons that this time of year may be advantageous. The weather is

Combined Ligament Injury (Blown Knee)

August 8, 2024

The knee has four ligaments that work together in concert. They act like strong ropes to hold the bones together and keep the knee stable for walking, pivoting, turning, and almost any athletic activity. It’s bad when just one ligament like the ACL gets injured, but when two or three or even four get injured, the injury becomes exponentially more difficult to treat. These combined injuries can have serious complications: they can disrupt blood supply

Chordoma

August 2, 2024

Cancer is always frightening, no matter where it occurs. One type of cancer that is particularly distressing is chordoma, a rare malignant bone tumor that forms in the spine or the base of the skull. More specifically, it’s a type of sarcoma, which is a broad group of cancers that begin in the bones and your soft (connective) tissues. A chordoma tumor usually grows slowly, often without symptoms at first, and then might cause symptoms

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