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What is Orthopedic Urgent Care?
Orthopedic urgent care is a specialized medical service that provides immediate treatment for non-life-threatening musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. Orthopedic urgent care centers are staffed by experienced orthopedic specialists who are
What is Text Neck, and How to fix it?
Text neck is a term used to describe neck pain and stiffness that can result from constantly looking down at a mobile device or computer for prolonged periods of time.
Wrist Pain When Bending – Causes and Treatment
A wrist injury is an injury or damage to any of the structures in the wrist area, such as bones, ligaments, tendons, or cartilage. The wrist is a complex joint
How Do I Know if My Elbow Injury is Serious
An elbow injury can be caused by many different things. It’s important to know what an elbow injury is, how you can recognize it, and when you should see a
What are the Causes of Shoulder Pain?
Shoulder pain is discomfort or soreness in the shoulder joint or surrounding muscles, tendons, and ligaments. It can be caused by a variety of conditions, such as injury, inflammation, or
What is the Recovery Time for Sprained Ankle
An ankle sprain is an injury to the ligaments in the ankle, which connect the bones in the ankle joint. Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that help to hold
How To Prevent Knee Pain in Old Age
Experiencing pain in the joints is an inevitable part of aging. As mobile human beings, we place various strains and pressures on our joints and musculoskeletal systems as we move
What is Orthopedic Impairment
Orthopedic impairment is defined as a physical disability which affects the musculoskeletal system, and that which impacts a child or adult’s education as well as their daily functioning. In this
What Are the Symptoms of a Rotator Cuff Tear?
What is a Rotator Cuff Tear? A tear in the rotator cuff is essentially when a rip occurs in the group of muscles, tendons, and ligaments that stabilize your shoulder
Types of Bone Fractures
Bone fractures are a relatively common type of orthopedic injury and can occur whilst performing sports or other physical activities, or commonly, through falls or accidents. It is important to