We are constantly using our hands. They perform countless tasks, small and large, from driving, writing, playing a musical instrument, eating, opening a jar, to turning a key, pouring coffee, or buttoning a shirt. Our hands also help us communicate
The phrase “regenerative medicine” was coined by U.S. biologist William Haseltine during the twilight years of the 20th century. However, the concept of regenerative medicine has been used since the dawn of man
Total joint replacement can restore pain-free movement when less invasive measures have not helped. One of the most common causes of joint pain is osteoarthritis, a degenerative and progressive disease that eventually wears down the protective cushion in your knees,
Chronic pain, defined as pain that lasts more than three months, is on the rise in the United States. Over 10 percent of American adults said they had experienced pain over the previous three months, according to the federal 2012
Is your body mass index (BMI) 30 or over? If it is, this is considered overweight, or obese, on the standard medical range. Obesity has become a global epidemic, with more than 35 percent of adults and children in the
Any bone in the human body can break partially or shatter completely if it experiences a physical trauma or force that is greater than its “breaking point,” or what it can absorb. The bones in our bodies are continually experiencing
It only stands to reason that sports activities heat up in the summer months. It’s the time of year when athletes of all ages and performance levels get to work out outside and compete outdoors after being sidelined during the
The human foot is quite remarkable, comprising 26 bones and over 100 tendons, muscles, and ligaments. The ankle was originally thought to be a hinge joint. We now know it moves in multiple directions during one’s gait and takes on
For any athlete or a busy person on the go, an orthopedic injury or condition can be one of the most devastating diagnoses imaginable. The possibility of long weeks of immobility, endless sessions of physical therapy, modifying or curtailing activities and taking anti-inflammatories is miserable enough.
