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Apr 15, 2021
Providing stability and mobility to the joint, the ligaments of the knee are also commonly involved in sports injuries, particularly in sports which require sudden stopping, starting, cutting and changes in direction. The ligaments of the knee includ...
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Founded in 2010, the Careplex Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center (COASC) is an outpatient surgery center specializing in a variety of ambulatory surgical procedures as well as joint replacement & revision pro...
Read moreApr 05, 2021
Patients who suffer from painful and limiting shoulder arthritis may be candidates for a procedure called a total shoulder replacement, also called a total shoulder arthroplasty. A total shoulder replacement is successful in returning the overwhelmin...
Read moreApr 01, 2021
A distal biceps tendon rupture, also known as a distal biceps tendon tear, is a serious injury where the tendon fully detaches from where it connects to the bone in the forearm. The biceps muscle, which is located at the front of your arm, has two at...
Get the Facts on Distal Biceps InjuriesMar 30, 2021
Carpal tunnel syndrome often causes numbness, tingling, weakness and discomfort of the hand. These unpleasant sensations occur when the median nerve, a nerve which passes through the carpal tunnel of the wrist, becomes compressed. Untreated, carpal t...
Read moreMar 22, 2021
In the not-so-distant past, outpatient total joint replacement was far from prominent. Instead, virtually all patients could expect an inpatient surgical procedure, a night or more in a hospital bed, possible transportation via ambulance, possible in...
Read moreFeb 16, 2021
Health note: This article is for general education and is not a medical diagnosis. If you have serious pain, major swelling, or your knee is locked and you can't move it normally, seek medical care right away.What Is the Meniscus, and Why Does It Mat...
Read the 5 SignsFeb 09, 2021
Medical disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have new or worsening foot pain, numbness, skin changes, or difficulty walking, seek care from a qua...
Learn the 7 SignsDec 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 accept the...
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 ver...
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