"Every year, there are multitudes of minor and serious injuries from home improvement projects and even crafts," says dual-fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon John Peden, M.D., at Vero...
Read MoreSciatica: Signs & Solutions
Sciatica is the result of a protruding or herniated disc in your spine. The out-of-place disc puts pressure on the nerves in your lower spine, resulting in mild to severe pain in the lower extremity.
Typically, sciatica occurs in...
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Whiplash
Whiplash is a neck strain injury often associated with car accidents, but it can also occur in contact sports, such as football. The impact or blow causes the head to quickly jerk forward or backward, resulting in stretched or torn muscles and...
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Spinal Stenosis
Due to the wear-and-tear effects of aging, our spines can change over the years. One of these changes that can occur is the narrowing of the spinal canal, which is a condition referred to as spinal stenosis. This results in pressure on the spinal...
Read MoreOverusing Your Arms: 5 Injuries to Watch For
Overuse injuries are the result of small, repetitive forms of trauma...
Read MoreDo I Have Trigger Finger?
You can move your fingers because of soft tissues called flexor...
Read MoreHow to Spot a Rotator Cuff Injury
The rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles that covers the...
Read MoreTop 5 Tips for Taking On Arthritis
Taking a positive approach to arthritis can make all the difference in creating and sustaining life-altering habits. Since arthritis is a group of conditions involving damage to the joints of the body, it’s important for those suffering to...
Read MoreHow to Get Back in Action With Your New Knee
How long do patients need to wait before returning to their lifestyles? Every patient is different, and recovery times will vary. When the surgery is complete and the patient has returned home, they must commit to an extensive rehabilitation...
Read MoreOutpatient Joint Replacement: A Faster, Easier Way to Keep Moving
Your hips and knees can take on a lot of damage throughout your life, leading to degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis. Joint replacement is often the recommended solution for the pain and limited mobility associated with these conditions....
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