Frequently, patients who have had a TKA, will return to their physician because they are experiencing pain. Common complaints from TKA patients: Aching pain Instability Catching Stiffness Fatigue Wound Drainage The causes of these complaints can be numerous and are...
Younger patients (teens, twenties, thirties) with FAI report a history of groin pain and/or a painful catching or popping of the hip. This pain often occurs in athletes or dancers. The symptoms may have a gradual onset or be from an acute injury. Patients may describe...
Platelet Rich Plasma & Stem Cell injections can help you heal faster—but what are they and how do they work? We explain the basics here. Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is a concentration of platelets and growth factors created from your own blood or bone marrow....
It is common, for orthopaedic surgeons, to see patients with functional limitations due to hip pain. These limitations are caused by a number of symptoms including: groin pain, aching, catching, stiffness, fatigue, and even pain radiating to the knee. The causes of...
The World Health Organization put migraines as one of the ten most disabling illnesses on earth. Worse yet, Migraine and Headache affect someone in one out of every four households. The struggle of living with these conditions can feel like an uphill battle, but there...
Common Sports Injuries and When to See a Specialist Athletes of all ages, from youth to adult, can get injured. For those living an active lifestyle, this can be disheartening, but through proper treatment, training, and recovery, you can avoid the sidelines and...
As children grow and begin to develop their athletic skills, participating in team sports can be a great way to promote a healthy lifestyle. That being said, parents need to be aware of the risk factors related to injuries in competitive sports. By familiarizing...
