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Feb 16, 2021
Most injuries to the meniscus are a result of trauma. The menisci are vulnerable to injuries in which there is both compression and twisting across the knee. Meniscus tears are common in contact sports like football, but can occur from taking a...
Read moreFeb 09, 2021
Are you suffering with bunions? A bunion is a bony growth that develops at the base of the big toes joint. When this happens, the bump pushes the bones of the big toe toward the other toes. Bunions deform the feet and usually cause discomfort. Gene...
Read moreDec 01, 2020
Taking a positive approach to arthritis can make all the difference in creating and sustaining life-altering habits. Since arthritis is a group of conditions involving damage to the joints of the body, it’s important for those suffering to acce...
Read moreNov 03, 2020
What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar Fasciitis is among the most common causes of heel pain. When you are looking down at your foot the portion that you see is called the dorsal side and what runs underneath is the plantar side. You have a very...
Read moreOct 20, 2020
“The Mako robot is a twenty-first century tool for twenty-first century joint replacements” -Dr. Michal Higgins, Hip & Knee Replacement Specialist Mako SmartRobotics™ uses 3D CT-based planning software so your surgeon can know...
Read moreOct 06, 2020
Can Traction Treatment Help You? Traction is a technique that is done by certain certified chiropractors or physical therapists. Typically, you must have a very specific type of table that allows the patient to lay down and stretch the spine. There...
Read moreSep 22, 2020
As someone who has suffered from this condition, it can be rather debilitating. What is it? De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a condition when two extensor tendons along the radial aspect of the wrist become inflamed. These two tendons, the abdu...
Read moreMay 20, 2020
Each location is fully operational and ready to care for your needs in person or through TeleOrtho. As the largest and longest operating orthopaedic group in the area, we are taking this precautionary measure to protect the community....
Read moreApr 26, 2020
NEW Hand Center Offers Specialty Care to the Peninsula BY KIM O’BRIEN ROOT It’s hard to imagine life without the use of your hands. Just one of your hands, including the wrist, has 27 bones — each responsible for its own movemen...
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