Woke up with your shoulder hurting? Does the pain get worse whenever you move your shoulder? Noticed you can’t move your shoulder like you once could? All these signs can indicate you have arthritis. But there are several types of arthritis that can affect your shoulder, of which the treatment is as simple as an…
Recovery from a Total Knee Replacement
The knee joint can be vulnerable to injury and to chronic conditions such as arthritis, which can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness. Knee replacement surgery, known also as knee arthroplasty, is often necessary when the knee joint is significantly worn or damaged. This surgery replaces all or part of the knee joint with artificial parts…
The Best Osteoporosis Treatments
Osteoporosis is a chronic health condition that weakens bones, making them porous, fragile, and more susceptible to fractures. It is a progressive disease, meaning it develops and worsens slowly over time. It is one of the most common bone diseases and primarily affects older women. In the early stages, osteoporosis doesn’t usually cause symptoms, but…
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Common Causes of Ankle Pain
The ankle is a complex joint where the tibia and fibula bones of your lower leg meet with the talus bone in the foot. The bones are connected at the ankle joint by muscle, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons which support the ankle and give it strength, flexibility, and good range of motion. Ankle pain can…
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What Do You Do for a Broken Collarbone?
The collarbone or clavicle is the long bone located at the top part of the chest. A broken collarbone or a clavicle fracture is a common orthopedic injury, especially among infants and young children. The most frequent cause of a broken clavicle is trauma from a forceful impact to the shoulders. This trauma can be…
Top 5 Causes of Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is something that almost every person will experience at least once in life. You may not think about it when you are not in pain, but once it starts, you realize how much you rely on your shoulders. Your shoulders help you complete daily tasks big and small, whether at home or at…
What Is Thumb CMC Surgery in Bismarck?
Arthritis of the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint is one of the most debilitating yet common diseases of the hand. The CMC joint is located at the base of the thumb’s lowermost bone, the first metacarpal, and it is where the thumb meets the trapezium – the adjacent carpal bone in the wrist. This condition is also…
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