by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Nov 21, 2016 | arthritis, Hand, surgery
What is hand surgery? Hand surgery is a broad term that covers many different types of procedures. Plastic surgeons who perform hand surgery seek to restore hand and finger function. But they also try to make the hand look as normal as possible, as well. Hand surgery...
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 | 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...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Sep 26, 2016 | arthritis, Elbow, Hip, Knee, Wellness
What is bursitis? Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa. A bursa is a closed, fluid-filled sac that works as a cushion and gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body. The major bursae (this is the plural of bursa) are located next to the tendons near...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Sep 6, 2016 | Anti-aging, arthritis, Wellness
Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease, happens when the cartilage in a joint breaks down. Cartilage allows the bones in a joint to glide over one another. When the cartilage breaks down, the bones rub together. This causes pain, swelling, and loss of...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Aug 24, 2016 | Anti-aging, arthritis, Hip, Knee, pain, Shoulder, surgery, Wellness
Millions of us struggle with pain and loss of motion because of joint damage caused by arthritis. If other treatments don’t offer relief, you may wonder about turning in your worn-out joints for new ones. Surgery may not be your first choice. But if you are a...
