Nearly 19 million orthopedic surgeries are performed each year in the United States, with an extremely high satisfaction rate. The vast majority of patients experience significant improvement in their function and overall quality of life following ortho surgery. While patients can’t reverse some factors affecting successful orthopedic surgery rehabilitation – such age, physical health and [...]
One of the fastest-growing sports in the U.S. is pickleball, which combines elements of tennis, ping-pong and badminton. Part of what has made pickleball such a popular sport is that it appeals to a range of skill levels and ages. Pickleball players can compete in sports leagues or simply play recreationally with friends. Because pickleball [...]
Rotator cuff injuries are the most common tendon injury in adults. One-third of adults over 60 have a tear. That number increases to more than half for 80-year-old adults. Rotator cuff injuries can significantly impact daily life, but there are a variety of treatment options that can help. In this article, Cary Orthopaedic’s shoulder experts [...]
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common and treatable hand condition that causes numbness and tingling in hands, pins-and-needles pain, decreased hand strength and worse symptoms at night. It affects 1 in 10 people and is the most expensive upper-body musculoskeletal disorder in the U.S. Obtaining the right diagnosis for hand numbness and pain is [...]
Cary Orthopaedics now offers patients new technology to restore strength, motion and balance without pain. The AlterG® VIA Anti-Gravity Treadmill reduces the body weight a patient feels on their lower body by up to 80 percent, allowing them to move freely. What is an anti-gravity treadmill? The revolutionary AlterG VIA Anti-Gravity Treadmill uses NASA’s [...]
Let's talk about winter wellness. Cold weather can affect people both physically and mentally. From achy joints and frozen fingers to darker, quieter days, cold weather can be downright depressing at times! More than half of adults with osteoarthritis report greater joint pain in cold weather. The shorter, overcast winter days chill people with increased [...]
The knee is the largest joint in the body. With its multiple bones, discs, ligaments, tendons and muscles, there are a lot of moving parts! These parts help the knee absorb the shock of walking, running, jumping and other daily activities. When someone experiences knee pain, it can impact their ability to get dressed, use [...]
Studies have shown distinct differences between biological males' and females' bones, muscles and ligaments. These differences influence gender related orthopedic injuries and factor into the types of injuries a person may face in their lifetime. When it comes to the framework of the body – bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons – you may think [...]
Being physically active is an important way to keep your body healthy, but it is estimated that most adults in the U.S. spend 6.5 to 8 hours a day sitting down. Whether sitting at a desk, driving or on the couch watching TV, prolonged sitting can cause joint pain, especially lower back and hip pain [...]
The key to building stronger bones and better balance, combating osteoporosis, staying independent and living longer may be as simple as adding strength training to your exercise routine. When people hear “strength training,” Hulk Hogan and Rocky may come to mind. While these men regularly exercise and lift weights, strength training for seniors is [...]
