Knee / Dr. Roald Llado
What Can I Do After Total Knee Arthroplasty?
there are approximately 1.5 times more people living the United States with a knee or hip replacement as there are people living with heart failure. The most common indication for knee replacement is debilitating joint pain from underlying osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis develops when cartilage (the “cushion” in the joint) wears away, which can eventually result in bones rubbing against one another. This can lead to debilitating joint pain and…..
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INFOGRAPHIC: How to Pick an A-Plus Backpack
Back-to-school season is a big change for students, which means staying healthy is more important than ever. Take the stress out of the new school year with these simple tips to ensure your kids’ backpacks are fitted safely and correctly, helping avoid posture problems and pain in the shoulders, neck, and back.
Continue ReadingHand/Wrist / Dr. Benjamin Phillips
THE VIKING DISEASE
Dupuytren disease (DD) or as it is sometimes labeled the Viking disease, is an abnormal accumulation of tissue beneath the skin in the palm and fingers. DD was given this colorful name because early….
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