Medicine

14Oct

What to expect during a knee replacement

Knee replacement surgery restores the weight-bearing façade of a damaged, worn, or diseased knee joint. The aim is to remove pain and restore mobility. It is also known as knee arthroplasty, or “knee resurfacing.” The surgeon caps the ends of the bones that form the knee joint with metal or plastic components, or implants a prosthetic, shaped as a joint. This enables the knee to move properly. Replacement knee surgery can help patients whose knee or knees have degenerated due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or post-traumatic arthritis, when an injury has damaged …
10Sep

A Patient’s Guide to Anatomy and Function of the Spine

The spine is one of the most important parts of your body. Without it, you could not keep yourself upright or even stand up. It gives your body structure and support. It allows you to move about freely and to bend with flexibility. The spine is also designed to protect your spinal cord. The spinal cord is a column of nerves that connects your brain with the rest of your body, allowing you to control your movements. Without a spinal cord, you could not move any part of your body, …
05Aug

Spine Specializations

A PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN MAY BE THE FIRST STOP FOR BACK AND NECK PAIN; SEVERAL SPECIALISTS CAN HELP IF PAIN PERSISTS OR INCREASES. MEDICAL SPECIALIZATIONS Medical doctors (MD or DO) in the United States typically complete four years of college, four years of medical school, a year-long internship, and five to six years of residency. They may choose to pursue an additional training, a one- or two-year fellowship, in a subspecialty of their field. NEUROSURGERY Neurosurgery (or neurological surgery) is the medical specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of …

What is orthopedics, and what do orthopedists do?

Orthopedics focuses on treating the musculoskeletal system. This system comprises muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons. A person who specializes in orthopedics is known as an orthopedist. Orthopedists use surgical and nonsurgical approaches to treat musculoskeletal issues, such as sports injuries, joint pain, and back problems. This article provides an overview of orthopedics. It outlines the different conditions that orthopedists treat and explains what a person can expect during an orthopedic appointment. The article also covers the qualifications necessary to become an orthopedist. What is orthopedics? Orthopedics, also known as …