by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Oct 27, 2016 | Anti-aging, arthritis, Hip, Knee, pain, Shoulder, Spine, Wellness
Corticosteroids are potent drugs used to reduce inflammation in the body’s tissues. They are different from anabolic steroids. These are illegally used by some athletes to increase muscle tone. Corticosteroids can come in several forms: pills, liquids, creams,...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Oct 19, 2016 | Anti-aging, Wellness
What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease that causes rapid thinning of bones. Over time, this weakens the bones and can make them more likely to break. It can affect any bone, but the hip, spine, and wrist are most often involved. What are the risk factors for...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Oct 19, 2016 | anatomy, Foot, Wellness
What are stress fractures? Click Image to Enlarge A stress fracture is a very small, fine break in the bone caused by continuous overuse. Stress fractures often occur in the foot after training for basketball, running, and other sports. While stress fractures can...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Oct 13, 2016 | Shoulder
What is dislocation of the shoulder? If you have dislocated your shoulder, your upper arm bone (humerus) has moved out of your shoulder joint. This is the most frequently dislocated major joint of your body. Dislocation is often caused by a significant force that...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Oct 10, 2016 | anatomy, Anti-aging, Wellness
Whether you’re an avid basketball player or a weekend hiker, you may be at risk for a stress fracture if you overdo it. A stress fracture occurs when you increase the length or intensity of your workout too quickly. Your muscles become so tired by the extra work...
