by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jun 28, 2017 | Anti-aging, Hand, pain, Wellness, Wrist
FRIDAY, June 23, 2017 (HealthDay News) — People who spend lots of time on their smartphones may be scrolling, tapping and swiping their way to carpal tunnel syndrome, a painful wrist and hand disorder. A small study found a link between extended use of...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Apr 25, 2017 | anatomy, Anti-aging, arthritis, Wellness
Diagnosing arthritis may be difficult. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis. Many symptoms are similar among the different conditions affecting the joints. Arthritis may be generally categorized into the following groups: degenerative arthritis,...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Apr 18, 2017 | Anti-aging, Wellness
Tennis elbow, quarterback shoulder, and jumper’s knee are forms of tendonitis, a painful but preventable injury. Tendonitis is your body’s way of telling you, “Enough! You’re putting too much stress on this muscle and joint.” Tendons are...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Mar 14, 2017 | Wellness
If you’re trying to determine the difference between an MD and a DO, you almost certainly fit into one of two categories. You’re either a student considering a career in medicine or a patient wondering what exactly the difference is. What is an MD? When most people...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Mar 14, 2017 | Anti-aging, arthritis, Wellness
Arthritis is expanding its grip on Americans, with 24 million adults limited in their everyday activities because of the debilitating joint disease, U.S. health officials say. Overall, 54 million adults — or one in four — report an arthritis diagnosis. And...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Mar 1, 2017 | Ankle, Elbow, Hip, Knee, pain, Shoulder, Wellness
Exercise is good for the body and with the proper precautions, sports injuries can often be prevented. The quality of protective equipment – padding, helmets, shoes, mouth guards – have helped to improve the safety in sports. But, you can still be...
