MRIs Can Play a Key Role In Diagnosing Orthopedic Injuries Not all injuries are easy to spot. After a work accident or sports injury, a physical exam or X-ray may not always reveal the problem, even when discomfort, weakness, or limited movement persists. When symptoms don’t match what basic imaging shows, orthopedic doctors often turn… Continue Reading How an MRI Can Help Orthopedic Doctors Diagnose Hidden Injuries
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Winter doesn’t create joint problems, but it often exposes them New York winters have a way of getting into your bones – literally. When temperatures drop, many people notice their knees or hips aching more than usual. For some, it’s a mild stiffness when stepping off the subway. For others, it’s sharp pain climbing stairs,… Continue Reading Why Your Knees and Hips Hurt More in New York Winters
Don’t ignore knee pain that keeps getting worse A torn meniscus can take a smooth, steady day and flip it on its head. One wrong twist while lifting a box or a quick pivot on the basketball court is all it takes. At first, you might brush it off as a simple tweak, but meniscus… Continue Reading What Are the Symptoms of a Torn Meniscus?
Spinal fusion surgery helps stabilize the spine and relieve chronic pain Living with constant back pain can feel like trying to build a house on a shaky foundation. No matter how carefully you move, everything wobbles. For many people, spinal fusion surgery becomes the way to rebuild that foundation and reinforce the spine so it… Continue Reading When Is Spinal Fusion Surgery Necessary?
You shouldn’t have to live every day in pain. Talk to an orthopedic doctor about your treatment options. Sciatica is a type of lower back and spine pain that can carry through to the night, causing you to lose sleep. It can happen in most people over the age of 40, but if you think… Continue Reading Can an Orthopedic Doctor Help With Sciatica?
A new study suggests that judicious use of cortisone shots is as safe as any other different type of injection commonly used to treat arthritis of the knee. Cortisone is a steroid hormone that is synthesized in the adrenal gland. Cortisone shots involve injecting corticosteroid medications containing cortisone into the knee or other impacted area.… Continue Reading Are Cortisone Injections for Knee Pain Dangerous?
Hairline ankle fractures get worse with added stress There is no such thing as a "minor" bone fracture. And when it comes to your ankle, any damage has the potential to seriously limit your ability to walk, run, drive, or otherwise get around. A hairline fracture in the ankle is a big injury with a small-sounding… Continue Reading Can You Walk on a Hairline Ankle Fracture?
Unfortunately, people sometimes fail to take an injury seriously. They might suffer a hairline fracture in the foot, for example, and believe that time will heal the injury. However, ignoring a hairline fracture, also known as a stress fracture, can be a grave mistake. Without treatment, the bone could break completely. If that happens, the… Continue Reading Should I see a bone doctor for a hairline fracture?
Understanding when to seek specialized care for ongoing pain Living with pain—whether from an injury, surgery, or a chronic condition—can take over every part of your life. It affects how you move, how you work, and how you enjoy time with your family. Many people put off seeing a pain management doctor, hoping their discomfort… Continue Reading When Should You See a Pain Management Doctor?
Bone spurs can cause pain that interferes with your daily activities Joint pain, stiffness, or unexplained discomfort can sometimes be caused by factors beyond everyday wear and tear. One common culprit is a bone spur – a bony growth that develops along the edges of joints or the spine. While some bone spurs go unnoticed,… Continue Reading Bone Spurs: What They Are and When to Seek Treatment
