by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Feb 27, 2017 | anatomy, Foot, lower leg, Wellness
Competitive sports can give some young athletes an edge over their peers. When fun, teamwork, and good sportsmanship are the top goals, sports can improve young kids’ physical and emotional health, self-esteem, and even their relationship skills. Unfortunately,...
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 | 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 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...
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...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Sep 26, 2016 | anatomy, Anti-aging, arthritis, Foot, Knee, pain
If you wonder what that stabbing pain is in your heel, it may be a bone spur. Bone spur is a general term used to describe a knobby, abnormal bone growth. Bone spurs are also known as osteophytes. Scientists believe bone spurs happen because of osteoarthritis or when...
