By Dr. Derek Reinke, board-certified orthopaedic ACL doctor and surgeon specializing in sports medicine An ACL tear is a dreaded diagnosis for many athletes. It can mean the end of the season, surgery and a prolonged recovery. When an athlete injures his or her knee, what are the typical findings and signs of this [...]
Most of us have experienced neck pain from time to time. Acute neck pain starts suddenly and generally subsides after a few weeks. Chronic neck pain persists longer than three months. Depending on the cause of the pain, the condition may necessitate seeing a neck pain doctor. The neck is the uppermost part of the [...]
Therapeutic exercise is one of the tools physical therapists commonly use during patient rehabilitation. This type of exercise helps restore muscular and skeletal function and corrects impairments to reduce your pain and increase flexibility. Your physical therapist may have additional objectives for therapeutic exercise to treat your musculoskeletal issues. Therapeutic exercise may be prescribed for various [...]
Foot pain limits your activities, so it can be hard to ignore. If you are experiencing outer foot pain or pain on the back of your foot, you may have peroneal tendonitis. There are more than 100 tendons in the foot, but the two that cause peroneal pain are located alongside the outer ankle bone [...]
In cervical disc replacement surgery, a diseased cervical disc in the neck is removed and replaced with an artificial disc. Cervical discs are the cushions between the vertebra in the neck area that absorb shock and allow you to move your neck. If the space between discs becomes too narrow, they can press on your [...]
With a new school year comes a new season of high school sports. As a parent, you should watch for the most common sports injuries so your star athlete will not be sent to the sidelines. An estimated two million injuries occur among high school athletes each year. Let’s take a closer look at the most [...]
Joint replacement surgery can help people who suffer from chronic pain and stiffness in their knees, hips, shoulders or ankles. One of the most common reasons for joint replacement surgery is when non-invasive treatments have not improved the condition. If your joint pain has kept you from being active, replacement surgery can eliminate your discomfort [...]
Two health disorders that are commonly misunderstood are osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. While they may sound similar, they are different conditions targeting separate areas of the body with their own distinct symptoms. Let’s compare osteoarthritis vs osteoporosis to see how they impact your health, learn about risk factors and discover which treatments are available. What is [...]
Physical therapists are an integral part of orthopaedic care. PTs are movement experts who can support the restoration of mobility, reduce pain and help you get back to your daily activities. But, there are some common misconceptions about physical therapy that can often discourage people from seeking treatment. Here, our orthopaedic experts debunk physical therapy [...]
Many Americans experience back pain. In fact, back pain is one of the most common orthopaedic issues. Studies indicate that around 80 percent of adults report low back pain at some point in their lives. Usually lasting only a few days to a few weeks, most back problems are considered short-term or acute. The discomfort [...]
