by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Aug 29, 2018 | anatomy, Anti-aging, pain, Spine, surgery, Wellness
Non-invasive treatments should be your first line of defense against neck pain. Workouts, sports, and even sitting at a desk all day can put strain on the neck, leading to pain and discomfort. While some conditions may require orthopedic surgery, non-invasive...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Aug 8, 2018 | pain, Shoulder, surgery, Wellness
Here’s what you need to know about the painful but treatable condition called adhesive capsulitis, or frozen shoulder. Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is an inflammation of the shoulder capsule. This band of connective tissue encases the shoulder joint, so as...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jun 5, 2018 | surgery, Wellness
Joint replacement surgery removes damaged parts of a joint and replaces them with man-made parts. The goal is to restore function and reduce pain and inflammation. The most commonly replaced joints are the hip or knee. Less often, a shoulder, finger joint, ankle or...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | May 10, 2018 | pain, Spine, surgery
Spine and joint surgery patients aren’t taking advantage of common pain relievers like Tylenol or Motrin during their recovery, researchers say. Instead, many are given opioids, such as oxycodone (OxyContin) or hydrocodone (Vicodin). These highly addictive...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Apr 16, 2018 | Knee, pain, surgery, Wellness
Professional athletes’ speedy recoveries from injuries have nothing to do with superhuman abilities. Instead, it’s all about proper preparation and planning. It’s no surprise that professional athletes tend to be in much better shape than those of us who don’t play...
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...
