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Are you finding yourself doubled over because of pain? Does it keep you from walking upstairs, grocery shopping, or even sleeping? If you said yes to either of those questions, it may be time for you to consider orthopaedic surgery. Though joint discomfort is common among older adults, it doesn’t have to be your new…
We lift weights to build strong muscles. We eat fiber-rich foods for good digestive health. We try to get enough sleep to help the body rejuvenate. But what are you doing to maintain optimal joint health? If you hesitate to answer, you are not alone. We tend to neglect joint health as we focus on…
Who doesn’t dream of the perfect bed? Down comforter, 800-count Egyptian cotton sheets… And the softest, fluffiest pillow possible. The bed itself might look like it’s right out of the pages of a magazine, but that fluffy pillow may be the reason for your neck pain. When it comes to bed pillows, the truth is…
If your primary care physician has recommended that you meet with an orthopedic surgeon for any acute or chronic injuries or conditions you may have, it can be helpful to know what to expect during the initial consultation. You and the surgeon will be discussing the specific condition, the course of treatment, and the projected…
When a spinal condition is discovered or suspected, a primary care physician (PCP) will usually refer the patient to either an orthopedic spine surgeon or a neurosurgeon for further diagnosis and treatment. If your doctor has suggested that you should actually undergo spinal surgery, you may be wondering which of those two surgeons is the…
Of all the medical breakthroughs of the past 100 years or so, the invention of the X-ray in 1895 was surely one of the most significant. Not only did it allow physicians to see inside the human body, but it launched a new era in the diagnosis and management of orthopedic conditions including bone fractures…
Summer is the perfect time to be with family and friends, enjoy the great weather, and do outdoor activities. But it’s also a good time to evaluate your lifestyle and what steps you can take to be healthier. Let’s start by looking at your calcium intake. Calcium is crucial for our muscle and bone health,…
Finding Your Feet When It Comes to March Fractures We tend to take our feet for granted; to say that we use these appendages a lot would be quite the understatement. Within one lifetime, the average human will walk the equivalent of about five equators.1 While durable, our feet aren’t impervious to damage and can experience stress…
All too often, illness or injury can appear out of the blue: You wake up in the middle of the night with intense muscle pain. You stumble while carrying groceries up a flight of stairs, and can no longer put weight on your swollen ankle. Your child takes a hit to the knee at the…
Getting hurt while playing sports, motor vehicle accidents, or simply falling down – it can happen at any time. If you have a sudden orthopedic injury, getting the right care as quickly as possible can make all the difference towards decreased pain and an optimal recovery. Residents in Northeast Ohio now have a specialized resource…
