by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Mar 5, 2018 | Knee, surgery, Wellness
“The traumatic injuries are something that you can’t avoid in the nature of sports,” said Michael Hughes, Clinic Coordinator and lead Physical Therapist at Agape Physical Therapy of Gates. “A lot of kids will come from the winter and start...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Feb 1, 2018 | Knee, lower leg, pain, Shoulder, Spine, Wellness
Ski season is in full swing — but an injury can put you out of commission until next year’s first snowfall. Here’s how to stay safe on the slopes all winter long. While many people huddle inside during the winter months, away from “bomb cyclones” and blizzards, a...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jan 25, 2018 | Anti-aging, arthritis, Elbow, Hip, Knee, pain, Shoulder, Spine, Wellness
Cortisone shots can potentially provide long-lasting relief from pain and inflammation in the joints. Many injections can greatly reduce pain and inflammation caused by musculoskeletal injuries or chronic conditions such as arthritis, significantly shortening recovery...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Dec 12, 2017 | anatomy, Anti-aging, arthritis, Knee, Wellness
Need another reason to keep your weight under control? Excess weight can cause dislocation of your knee and may even lead to a complication that results in amputation of your leg. A new study attributes a surge in dislocated knees to the U.S. obesity epidemic....
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Oct 25, 2017 | Knee, surgery
Athletes in high impact sports or sports that require a lot of running and jumping are prone to knee injuries. kneecap dislocations most often happen as a result of trauma, such as when a football player is tackled, or a soccer players falls hard on his knees. The...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jul 31, 2017 | Anti-aging, arthritis, Knee, pain, surgery, Wellness
Knees that “pop,” “click” or “crackle” may sometimes be headed toward arthritis in the near future, a new study suggests. It’s common for the knees to get a little noisy on occasion, and hearing a “crack” during...
