Tidewater Blog

Jun 20, 2022

Spinal vertebrae, or the bones that make up the spine, are cushioned by small, round discs between the vertebrae which act as shock absorbers. These discs have a tough outer layer which surrounds a softer center nucleus. When the nucleus pushes throu...

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...

Apr 08, 2021

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...

Apr 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...

Apr 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...

Mar 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...

Mar 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...

Feb 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 Ma...

Feb 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...