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Bunions, the turnip of foot ailments

A bunion is a painful bony bump that develops over time on the inside of the foot at the big toe joint. The word "bunion" comes from the Greek word for turnip, presumably attributed to the condition because the bump can become red and inflamed and resemble a ...

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Chronic Back Pain an Issue for Veterans

Disabling back pain is a commonly reported condition that affects the lives of many veterans, impacting mobility and ability to work after being discharged. In some cases, back pain is the result of a traumatic event, but it can also be a result of long term overuse and  ...

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Hand Ailments: Dupuytren’s Disease

Image provided by OrthoInfo Dupuytren's disease is a condition that affects the fibrous layer of tissue that lies underneath the skin in the palm and fingers. This layer of tissue called ‘fascia’ can thicken over time causing the fingers to be pulled inward or contract, towards the palm. ...

2022-12-12T13:31:12-07:00

Holiday Hazards: Bad to the Bone

As surprising as it may be, some traditional holiday activities can cause injuries severe enough to turn the festive season into a trip to the emergency room. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says that at least 60,000 visits to doctors' offices, emergency rooms, and clinics are ...

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SRO Does it All – Regenerative Medicine

Regenerative medicine is one of the most promising non-invasive technologies to come on the scene in the field of orthopaedics in some time. While surgical techniques in orthopaedics continue to advance for patients needing radical treatment for bone and joint issues, regenerative medicine provides a unique group of ...

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Weekly activity improves arthritis symptoms in older adults

Older adults who suffer from arthritis need to keep moving to be functionally independent. But in an examination of a goal that is daunting for most of this aging population, one study found that performing even a third of the recommended activity is beneficial. "Patients who suffer from ...

2022-12-12T13:31:14-07:00

Dr. Gary Stein’s Video Replay Covers Knee & Hip Pain

Thank you to everyone who attended Dr. Gary Stein's recent online webinar! For those who missed the live broadcast, this highly informative presentation is now available for viewing on our website, below. Dr. Stein also answered pertinent questions from viewers who attended the live session, which are also ...

2022-12-12T13:31:14-07:00

Surgery for herniated disc and sciatica pain

Microdiscectomy, or Microlumbar Discectomy (MLD) is performed to treat a painful lumbar herniated disc which can press on the spinal nerves causing pain and numbness in the buttock and leg. Microdiscectomy is one of the most common surgeries performed by spine surgeons. During this surgery either part, or ...

2022-12-12T13:31:15-07:00

Morton’s Neuroma – inflammation of the foot

If you’ve ever had a rock in your shoe that left your foot feeling irritated and swollen, then you have some idea of what it’s like to have Morton’s Neuroma. This painful foot condition typically affects people between the ages of 40 and 50 but can happen to ...

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