Crossing our legs is comfortable for most people – many who are absent-mindedly sitting at a desk or in the car may cross them without even noticing because it feels…
Knee replacement surgery is one of the most prevalent types of orthopedic surgery. When the knee joint wears out, most commonly due to wear-and-tear arthritis, a knee replacement is performed.…
Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure in which two or more vertebrae are permanently joined. Vertebrae are the small, interlocking bones of the spine. Why get Spinal Fusion surgery? Spinal…
Treatment for neck pain can come in many forms because there are so many that arise in the area. Ensuring a proper diagnosis is a good step to take, but…
Cracking or popping sounds that result from joint manipulation are mostly considered harmless. However, medical help must be sought if the noise is accompanied by pain. The spine is an…
Deciding to undergo surgery can be difficult, as there is a lot of information to consider. Some common concerns include risks, the efficacy of the surgery, and necessity. Individuals with…
Moving the shoulder can trigger a clicking sound or a popping sensation near where the joint connects at the top of your arm. That popping feeling is called crepitus. In…
Everyone has experienced the sensation of numbness when an appendage “falls asleep”. There is numbness, tingling, and sometimes pain. But what happens when hands or feet never wake up? Chronic…
Hyperextension of the neck is more commonly known as whiplash. This injury is caused by the sudden backward and forward motion of the neck, or from strenuous overuse. Hyperextension of…
Cervical epidural steroid injections are treatments intended to relieve pain in the upper body and arms caused by pinched or inflamed nerves in the cervical spine. This type of injury…