Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, often abbreviated NSAIDs, are commonly prescribed for the treatment of many orthopedic conditions. There are subtile differences between these medications that may make a particular NSAID ... Read More

A stress fracture is a common overuse sports-related injury. Treatment of a stress fracture is important to avoid complications. With proper treatment, full recovery from a stress fracture can be ... Read More

Broken bones are common childhood injuries. However, a broken bone, also called a fracture, is very different when it happens to a child. The treatment of broken bones ... Read More

Many patients leave the doctor's office wondering why they did not get an MRI. What the doctor forgetful? Do they not know about MRIs? Were they concerned ... Read More

Here you can find information on common causes of low back pain, how to find relief, and what can be done to treat low back pain. A ruptured disc is a ... Read More

Ice or Heat, that is the question.... Some injuries need ice, others need heat. Which is appropriate for your condition? Learn about ice and heat treatments and which you should ... Read More

Cracking joints are quite common, and often seen in young, healthy people. Many of these people wonder if their creaking knees or popping ankles are a problem. Usually ... Read More

ACL tears are common sports-related injuries. However, ACL injuries are much more common in female athletes than in their male counterparts. There are numerous theories as to why ACL injuries ... Read More

Plantar fasciitis is a common foot problem. Usually causing pain underneath the heel, especially in the morning when the tissues are stiff, plantar fasciitis can cause pain while walking. ... Read More

Tendonitis is a common condition that can cause significant pain. Tendonitis occurs when there is inflammation of tendons-the point where a muscle attaches to the bone. Tendonitis treatment may consist ... Read More

What's so funny about the funny bone? The funny bone, actually, is not a bone at all. When you hit your funny bone, you are hitting a nerve (the ulnar ... Read More