April is dedicated to raising awareness about IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), a common chronic functional gastrointestinal disorder that manifests as abdominal pain, cramping, gas, and diarrhea or constipation, or sometimes both. If you suspect you may have IBS, talk to your primary care doctor. Read More
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What Types of Conditions Can A PCP Treat?
Internists, pediatricians, and family medicine doctors are examples of primary care physicians (PCPs). When we get sick, a PCP is the first doctor we consider seeing – and for good reason. PCPs treat a plethora of injuries and illnesses. In this blog, you'll learn about what types of conditions a Read More
What Types of Surgery Are Available for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a very common hand and wrist condition that is characterized by a compressed median nerve, which runs from the arm to the hand through a tunnel in the wrist (carpus). Surgery is a very effective treatment for advanced carpal tunnel syndrome that is not responding to Read More
What is joint replacement used for?
What makes a smooth movement of the joints? In large part, it’s a combination of the smooth protective cartilage covering the joint surface. Joint diseases such as arthritis can cause the accelerated degeneration of cartilage and cause pain, swelling, and restricted motion. As the disease Read More
What happens if tennis elbow goes untreated?
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a very painful condition affecting the elbow. It is an overuse injury that is usually the result of repetitive motions. The condition develops when the tendons in the forearm that allow for backward bending of the wrist becoming swollen. Lifting or bending the Read More
FAQs Related to Revision Joint Replacement
Prosthetic joints are also vulnerable to wear and tear—just like our natural joints. This is why revision joint replacement procedures are common, especially in active patients who had joint surgery early in their lives. If you are experiencing pain and swelling in the area of your prosthetic Read More
What Causes Tennis Elbow?
Tennis elbow, whose medical name is lateral epicondylitis, occurs when the tendons in your outer elbow become irritated or inflamed due to overuse. The pain from tennis elbow can be felt from the bony bump of your elbow to the wrist, and it hurts to make gripping motions. If you have pain in your Read More
