Broken Forearm: Radius, Ulna, and Both Bone Fractures
A forearm fracture occurs when there is a fracture of one or both of the bones of the forearm. The two bones of the forearm are the radius and the ulna.
Ortho Express Care
There's no need to wait for an appointment when you have an orthopaedic injury. Our Ortho Express Care center is here to help. We offer convenient, walk-in care for all types of orthopaedic injuries, so you can get the treatment you need right away.
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month
May is recognized as National Arthritis Awareness Month, and it's important to be aware of the different types of arthritis and how they are treated. Arthritis is a general term for conditions that affect the joints, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriatic arthritis.
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
Repetitive strain injuries (RSI), also known as repetitive stress injuries, are often caused by overuse of the hands, wrists, arms, neck, or shoulders. Symptoms can include pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness.
Firework Safety
When the summer heats up, so do the barbecues, celebrations, and fireworks. People enjoy viewing public displays of fireworks in cities and towns across the country. Professionals design and run these firework displays to ensure firework safety. In some states, anyone can buy fireworks and set them off at home. However, there are some serious safety issues to consider when using fireworks.
Orthopaedic Workplace Injuries
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses within the private industry sector in 2019. No profession is completely safe from getting hurt while on the job - even those that have a desk job are at risk for getting some type of injury. Injuries can happen at any time and from anywhere.
Fall Sports Injuries
Summer is nearing the end, which means it’s time for school and fall sports to start up once again. Like every new season of sports, the fall brings an increased risk of injury when coming off of a break. According to Standard Children’s Health, about 30 million children and teens participate in some form of organized sports, and over 3.5 million injuries happen every year.
The Damage of Playing Through An Injury
In the U.S., about 30 million children and teens participate in some form of organized sports and more than 3.5 million injuries occur each year. As an athlete, you may have probably heard “shake it off”, “tough it out”, or “rub some dirt on it” more times than you can count. Oftentimes athletes feel the pressure to perform and to have a warrior mentality, so they choose to play through the pain and keep their injuries hidden.
Activities After Knee Replacement
It takes time to return to everyday activities after a knee replacement. The best way to get back to your lifestyle and speed up the healing process is to properly participate in rehabilitation. After you've recovered, you'll be able to resume most activities, but there are some activities that you may want to avoid like high-impact sports.
Achievable Resolutions for Diet and Exercise
New Year’s resolutions should be achievable and exciting, not something that you dread and despise. Even when it comes to diet and exercise you can find ways that’ll make you motivated or hopeful for creating a healthier lifestyle. Here are some tips for setting achievable resolutions…