by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jan 25, 2017 | Knee, surgery
What are knee ligaments? There are 4 major ligaments in the knee. Ligaments are elastic bands of tissue that connect bones to each other and provide stability and strength to the joint. The 4 main ligaments in the knee connect the femur (thighbone) to the tibia (shin...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jan 24, 2017 | arthritis, Foot, surgery
What is bunion surgery? Bunion surgery is done to reduce the pain and correct the deformity caused by a bunion. A bunion (hallux valgus) is an enlargement of the bone or tissue around a joint at the base of the big toe or at the base of the little toe. This one is...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jan 24, 2017 | Hand, surgery, Wrist
What is carpal tunnel release surgery? Carpal tunnel release is a surgery used to treat and potentially heal the painful condition known as carpal tunnel syndrome. Doctors used to think that carpal tunnel syndrome was caused by an overuse injury or a repetitive motion...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jan 16, 2017 | anatomy, pain
What is a dislocation? A dislocation happens when extreme force is put on a ligament, allowing the ends of two connected bones to separate. Ligaments are flexible bands of fibrous tissue that connect various bones and cartilage. Ligaments also bind the bones in a...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jan 16, 2017 | arthritis, pain, Wellness
TUESDAY, Jan. 10, 2017 (HealthDay News) — You might want to think twice the next time you’re ready to blame the weather for your aches and pains, researchers say. Some people swear that changes in humidity, temperature, air pressure and the like trigger...
