by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Sep 10, 2019 | Wellness
(HealthDay News) — Broken bones and injured tendons or ligaments can cause significant pain. Casts and splints are designed to help relieve this pain by limiting movement, says the American Academy of Family Physicians. To care for your cast properly, the AAFP...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jul 24, 2018 | anatomy, Anti-aging, Wellness
More than 53 million people in the United States have osteoporosis or are at higher risk due to low bone mass, the U.S. National Institutes of Health says. If you’re at greater risk of osteoporosis, how can you reduce your chances of developing a bone fracture?...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Feb 13, 2018 | Wellness
TUESDAY, Feb. 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Many patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are placed on powerful inhaled corticosteroid therapy to ease symptoms. But new research suggests the treatment might raise their odds for bone fractures....
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Mar 1, 2017 | Ankle, Elbow, Hip, Knee, pain, Shoulder, Wellness
Exercise is good for the body and with the proper precautions, sports injuries can often be prevented. The quality of protective equipment – padding, helmets, shoes, mouth guards – have helped to improve the safety in sports. But, you can still be...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Sep 27, 2016 | anatomy, Wellness
What is a cast? A cast holds a broken bone in place as it heals. Casts also help to prevent or decrease muscle contractions, and are effective at providing immobilization, especially after surgery. Casts immobilize the joint above and the joint below the area that is...