As with many things in life, balance is harder to maintain as we age. We all tend to feel less stable on our feet as we get older and this could be due to a multitude of factors such as loss of muscle mass, vision and hearing changes, medical…
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Changes in the snow conditions, fatigue, binding release failure, or falling in an awkward manner, can all cause twisting falls, or ligaments and tendons to tear and in the most severe circumstances the joint to dislocate and bones to break. To…
Practice doesn’t always make perfect, especially if you are training too often or improperly. Overuse injuries are caused by repetitive stress to a muscle, bone or tendon can be subtle and develop over time.
These injuries can happen to…
No matter a person’s age, staying mobile, healthy, and fit should be a priority. The best way to ensure you are maintaining your ultimate mobility is to consider four different types of physical activity.
A person’s weekly physical…
Outpatient surgery is a type of surgery that allows patients to return home on the same day as their procedure and they occur in an outpatient (ambulatory) surgery center.
Many patients are surprised to learn that most orthopedic surgeries…
When non-surgical treatments for a knee injury are not reducing pain, it is time to try a surgical approach.
Knee replacement surgery is a big commitment, and it is important to be fully informed about the process and the recovery. Finding…
It happens in an instant. It’s that winced one-legged hop after a tough interaction on the soccer field, the unpleasant roll of an ankle when walking a trail, or a painful shoulder grab after a powerful volley on the court…then comes the need for…
The spine surgery experts at Southern Oregon Orthopedics specialize in using the most innovative, minimally invasive techniques to treat pain and return patients to work and the activities of daily living as soon as possible.
Two types of…
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical help or miss work. Fortunately, measures can help prevent or relieve most back pain episodes, especially for people younger than age 60.
Back pain is one of the most common…
The value of a strong doctor-patient relationship cannot be overstated. Choosing the right orthopedic surgeon is one of the most important decisions you can make about your overall health. When orthopedic issues arise, as they often do over time…