Recovering from orthopedic surgery commonly requires a team of physicians and professionals that are well-versed in the individual needs and requirements of orthopedic procedures. When you have orthopedic surgery performed at Plano Orthopedic, we’ll customize a...
As the age of baby boomers rises, so does the incidence of orthopedic hip surgery. It’s estimated that over 2.5 million Americans living today have undergone orthopedic hip surgery. If you’re a candidate for orthopedic hip surgery, it can be a daunting thought - as...
If you suffer from aches and pains that impact your ability to work or participate in activities you enjoy, it may be time to visit an orthopedic specialist. Commonly referred to as an orthopedist, an orthopedic specialist is a doctor who specializes in the...
Holiday time is the season for all types of activities - from family gatherings and parties to travel, religious services, volunteer work, shopping and more. But for many, physical and medical issues can cause pain, distress and even the inability to participate in...
Shoulder pain can affect anyone, but if you’re an athlete active in sports involving excessive, repetitive and overhead motion such as swimming, tennis, baseball, volleyball, rowing and weightlifting, the probability of shoulder pain and injury are significantly...
“Weak knees” is an old, tongue-in-cheek phrase that means someone feels so scared that they think they’re going to collapse and fall over. But if you suffer from real weakness of the knee, it’s nothing to take lightly. As a joint that bears a substantial amount of...
As with most any surgical procedure, physical therapy is an integral part of shoulder surgery rehab. In most cases, shoulder therapy is done both before (pre-hab) the surgery and after (post-rehab). Pre-hab shoulder therapy The benefits of pre-hab shoulder therapy...
As the largest joint in the body, the knee is also the most common area of pain across all age groups for a variety of reasons -- including sudden injury, overuse injury or an underlying medical condition such as arthritis. Signs and symptoms that accompany knee pain...
If you suffer from intermittent or sharp pain in your shoulders, hands, wrist, knees, foot or ankle, there’s a good chance that the cause could be arthritis. Arthritis affects over 50 million men, women, and children in the United States – and over 350 million people...
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