by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jun 18, 2020 | pain, Spine, surgery, Wellness
TUESDAY, June 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Patients with lower back problems often worry about how much time they’ll need to recover if they have surgery. A new study finds similar results for two common minimally invasive spine procedures. Surgery may be...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Sep 10, 2019 | Spine, surgery, Wellness
(HealthDay News) — A herniated disc is a spinal injury that can be caused by excessive strain, says the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Symptoms of a herniated disc can range from a soft back ache to extreme pain or numbness. After diagnosis,...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Aug 15, 2019 | Knee, surgery, Wellness
An MCL tear or rupture can be a debilitating injury, but it often responds well to conservative treatment options like physical therapy. The medial collateral ligament (MCL) runs along the inside of the knee and connects the shinbone, or tibia, to the femur, or...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jan 2, 2019 | pain, surgery, Wellness
People who get prompt physical therapy for pain in the knee, shoulder or lower back may have less need for opioid painkillers, new research suggests. The study, of nearly 89,000 U.S. patients, found that people given physical therapy for their pain were 7 percent to...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Nov 28, 2018 | pain, Spine, surgery, Wellness
TUESDAY, Nov. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) –What if a simple zap to the spine could relieve the debilitating lower back and leg pain brought on by a herniated disk? Such is the promise of “pulse radiofrequency” therapy (pRF), which sends...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Aug 29, 2018 | Knee, pain, surgery, Wellness
If you’re experiencing knee pain, you may have a meniscal tear. Our orthopedic experts explain what causes this injury and what you can expect during your recovery. The meniscus is a key cartilaginous structure in the knee joint. Pain and swelling in the medial, or...
