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 | 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...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Aug 1, 2016 | Knee
Knee pain at the joint line on either side of the knee could be the result of severe “bone on bone” arthritis! This happens when the cartilage of your knee wears away causing the bones to rub more closely...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Aug 1, 2016 | Anti-aging, Knee
Do you have arthrisit in your knee, but not ready to have surgery? A Synvisc injection could help be that buffer! Synvisc-One® (hylan G-F 20) otherwise known as the “rooster shot” is an injection that supplements the fluid in your knee to help lubricate...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jul 27, 2016 | anatomy, Knee
The knee is a vulnerable joint that bears a great deal of stress from everyday activities such as lifting and kneeling, and from high-impact activities such as jogging and aerobics. The knee is formed by the following parts: Tibia. Shin bone or larger bone of the...
