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A minimally invasive, office-based treatment for chronic knee pain from arthritis. Osteoarthritis of the knee is one of the most disabling conditions in the world. It is present in about 20-30% of the elderly population (over 65-years-old). With the aging of the population and the increasing number of people working longer, this is expected […]
Are bunions getting in the way of your summer? Just like every person is not the same, not every bunion is the same. There are different ways to treat your bunion pain depending on the severity of the deformity, your age, and lifestyle. If you have tried conservative measures without any relief, we can help you select the procedure that works best for […]
1. Timing Warts have a relatively rapid onset. Meanwhile, a corn can take months or even years to develop. Warts are generally caused by a viral infection. This is a very targeted and discrete infection and reaction to the human papilloma virus (HPV). This is why the onset is sudden, painful and covers a small […]
A recent study from McGill University in Canada looked at treatments for plantar fasciitis. The authors compared three groups of patients with pain from plantar fasciitis; each group had a different treatment. The Makeup of the Study + One group underwent extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ECST) with orthotics and a home exercise program + One […]
Charcot arthropathy is the destruction of the bones and joints of the foot and ankle from long-standing diabetes. It is irreversible and too often results in amputation. There are a lot of diabetics in Louisiana; they are both diagnosed and undiagnosed. Charcot arthropathy occurs after about ten years or so of no treatment or under-treatment. If […]
Despite popular belief, rest isn’t the quickest route to recovery. New research out of Copenhagen shows immediately beginning rehabilitation after an injury may allow patients to recover faster and return to their daily activities much sooner than we once thought. A study Dr. Meredith Warner recently stumbled upon in the New England Journal of […]
It’s true! You don’t have to be a superstar athlete to visit a sports medicine doctor. These medical professionals provide a wide array of treatment options and paths for patients from any background. Read more below to learn more about sports medicine doctors and decide whether you should visit one for your injury. […]
Arthroscopy may be one of the most valuable tools modern surgeons have at their fingertips to identify injury and disease. Before the first arthroscopy in the early 1920s, surgeons used less accurate measures to diagnose illnesses and locate damaged tissue. Now, medical professionals can use arthroscopy to identify conditions affecting bones, ligaments, cartilage, tendons, and […]
Health care (or healthcare) is the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in human beings.
