Tidewater Blog

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...

Dec 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...

Nov 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 t...

Oct 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 m...

Oct 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 a...

Sep 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 abduct...

May 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....

Apr 26, 2020

Above article writtne by Kim O'Brien Root Overview It's hard to imagine life without the use of your hands. Just one hand, including the wrist, has 27 bones—each responsible for its own movement. The hands are so intricate that there are surgeons tra...