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Home Care Tips After ACL Surgery

ACL surgery is necessary when a severe injury occurs in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. This procedure can restore function to the affected knee. It allows those with a physically active lifestyle to resume most if not all of their activities. If you are scheduled for an ACL repair, you should start… 

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Can an ACL Tear Heal on Its Own?

While playing basketball, you went up for a rebound, but moments later, after you came down, you felt sharp knee pain, rapid swelling, loss of range of motion, and a feeling of instability.  What just happened? You might have torn your anterior crucial ligament (ACL) – a ligament in your knee responsible for connecting your… 

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Types of ACL Surgical Procedures

Of the four ligaments in your knee, the ACL is the most likely to get injured. When it gets torn, you can experience knee instability that prevents you from doing high-intensity exercises and playing sports. You may have difficulty even with regular movements if your injury is severe. Conservative treatments might be able to address… 

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Can Exercise Be Medicine?

Exercise is more than just a way to lose weight. It is considered an important component of recovery and, in some cases, also used either as an adjunctive treatment or as preventive therapy. These aspects qualify exercise as medicine. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of exercise – the specific reasons it… 

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5 Stretches to Help Relieve Wrist Pain At Home

Stretching is an excellent way to prevent injuries and improve the way your body functions. Wrist pain is a common issue that can be alleviated with regular stretching. Here are some reasons why stretching is so beneficial. Flexibility Wrist flexibility and mobility are helpful in many activities that require precision, such as cooking, writing, and… 

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How Soon After Getting Arthroscopic Knee Surgery Can I Return to My Normal Activities?

Different knee injuries and conditions require different treatment plans. One of the most common orthopedic procedures done today is arthroscopic knee surgery. It enables both a firm diagnosis and possible partial or complete treatment in one procedure. If you’re having knee arthroscopy done, you will want to understand how to make a swift and full… 

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Hip Arthritis Versus Bursitis: How to Tell The Difference

If you struggle with pain and stiffness in one or both hips, do you know what’s causing it? Is it arthritis or an inflammatory condition called bursitis? Here’s how your orthopedic surgeon in the Bismarck, ND, area can help you differentiate between the two conditions and what can be done to treat the discomfort. The… 

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Treatments for Wrist Sprain Caused by Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) Injury

The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) is a network of ligaments, tendons, and cartilage that sits between the ulna and radius bones on the small finger side of the wrist. When you rotate your hand or grasp something with it, the TFCC stabilizes and cushions the wrist. The TFCC is vulnerable to damage due to its… 

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When Wrist Pain May Mean Arthritis

Chronic wrist pain can be a very disabling issue, causing the inability to move your hand and wrist easily. The persistent pain can interfere with your ability to work, do chores, or even sleep. Wrist pain can occur due to repetitive use, sprains, and tiny fractures caused by injuries like bumps, jams, and falls. However,… 

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How to Prepare for an Arthroscopic Knee Surgery

Arthroscopic knee surgery is a minimally invasive operation in which your orthopedic doctor can treat or diagnose knee injuries – like a torn meniscus (knee cartilage), ACL injury (torn knee ligament), and bone shards or a bone spur in the joint. It’s typically an outpatient procedure, requiring a significantly shorter recovery period than that of… 

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