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If you’re just starting out on your research journey or have decided upon a total hip replacement, this information will help you understand how the hip works, the most common causes of hip pain, and when hip surgery is recommended. Let’s get started.
More than 54 million people in the United States have arthritis. It’s the leading cause of pain and disability as joints begin to ache, swell, and become stiff. As you search the internet for tips to reduce your arthritis symptoms, you’ll find a lot of advice on exercises, medications, and stress relief. If you don’t know where to start, here are the do’s and don’ts of dealing with arthritis.
A podiatrist is a doctor who specializes in treating foot and ankle problems. A podiatrist can see patients for a number of issues including foot pain, arthritis, fracture repair, diabetic care, and nerve damage. Not only will podiatrists address your current foot and ankle problems, but they can address underlying health issues that may progress into other complications.
The temperature is dropping and snow will be here before you know it. The colder it gets, the more you notice that your hands start to feel stiff and swollen, you lose flexibility in your wrist and fingers, and you have a sharp pain in your arm. You try to ignore the pain, thinking that’ll go away. Unfortunately, it doesn’t. These are the signs of carpal tunnel syndrome. While carpal tunnel can hinder your life at any time of the year, it is commonly worse in the cold months.
Maybe you fall and injure your shoulder? Or maybe you develop a nagging pain in your shoulder and find it hard to do everyday tasks? Either way, you’re told to see an orthopaedic surgeon. You do a quick Google search and see that Prairie Orthopaedic & Plastic Surgery in Lincoln, NE is a top result.
As the world continues to navigate COVID-19, it’s more important than ever that you stay active and moving. Without proper physical activity, it can lead to a reduced quality of life. Encouraged movement can help prevent injury, relieve pain, treat a chronic condition or injury, and regain control of your life. We’d like to recognize those who help our patients do just that — our physical therapists.
Injuries often happen when you least expect them, which probably means you won't know how to handle that situation in the moment. Broken bones are one of the most common injuries likely caused by a fall, car accident, playing sports, etc. A break happens whenever there is trauma or pressure on the bone that exceeds the bone's ability to bend.
Whether you’re an athlete who would like to get back to your sport, a construction worker who would like to get back to work, or someone who would like to just get back on their feet to do normal tasks, Prairie Orthopaedic & Plastic Surgery can help you return to your ideal activity level after an ACL tear.
Rotator cuff tears are common and painful. It’s estimated that nearly 2 million people go to the doctor every year because of a rotator cuff problem. With a rotator cuff tear, your shoulder is weakened, making it difficult to perform daily tasks. It’s common to see an increase in shoulder injuries during the summer (e.g., playing more baseball, lifting more moving boxes, doing more construction work).
Who doesn’t love summer? For kids, there’s no school, warm weather, and lots of outdoor sports and activities. While summer is full of fun, kids have an increased risk of getting injured during this time. Luckily, there are many ways to prevent most injuries that happen during the summer. In this blog,