The big toe can be the cause of much pain when suffering from a bunion. A bunion, is typically thought to be an enlargement of the bone or tissue around the joint at the lower portion of the large toe, but is actually an angular deformity. Sometimes the large toe may even overlap the toe […]
Safe Treatment for Arthritis of the Knee Viscosupplementation is a nonoperative and safe FDA approved treatment for arthritis of the knee. It is very successful in those with early arthritis but is also sometimes successful in those with advanced arthritis. The pain of arthritis is dependent upon a variety of factors, not simply on the […]
Heel pain is very common. This pain is disabling and is from heel spurs, inflamed tissues or degenerating tissues in the foot. The pain is felt on the bottom of the heel, mostly on the inside half of the bottom of the heel. The pain occurs when standing or walking or running. This pain is […]
A minimally-invasive approach to joint diagnosis and treatment, arthroscopy was first pioneered in the early 1960’s and popularized in the 20th century. Some people also call this laser surgery.
Unfortunately, a bunion surgery is not always successful. In the scientific literature on this subject, there are different types and severities of bunions; there are about 130 described ways to operate on a bunion. Usually, when there are this many options, it means that the best option has not been discovered. Historically, bunion surgeries have […]
Many people experience shoulder and neck pain while moving their upper extremities or lifting heavy weight. In order to resolve this kind of pain, it helps to first understand the potential causes and the anatomy of this area of the body.
You can do orthopedic exercises for yourself at home – and reduce your arthritis pain! The following exercises for arthritis help patients to become stronger and more flexible, while increasing endurance and balance. Resistance Training for Orthopedic Strength Stronger muscles can act as ‘shock absorbers’ for your joints (just like the shocks in a truck). […]
Many people with pain in the front of their knee spend months or years without a true diagnosis or treatment plan. Often they are pushed from doctor to doctor, and occasionally are even relegated to pain management. Most patients with pain in the front of the knee, or anterior knee pain, however, are active and […]
When patients suffer from a broken collarbone their injury is described as a clavicle fracture. This fracture is incredibly common and occurs among people of all ages.
This past June, The Louisiana Physical Therapy Association awarded local, board-certified orthopedic surgeon Meredith Warner, the highly distinguished honor of The Friends of PT Award for the Access to physical therapy initiative. This award is given to those who have made conscious and significant contributions to the overall profession of physical therapy in the state […]
