How Is A Torn ACL Treated?

Did you feel a pop in your knee — followed by intense pain and swelling — after quickly turning or pivoting to your side? Although images (such as those from an MRI) will be needed to confirm it, there’s a good chance you tore your ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament. This ligament stabilizes the knee joint, and since it has a light blood supply (like all ligaments), it can take quite a while to heal.…

Osteoarthritis Of The Shoulders

Does moving one or both of your arms always cause you to experience excessive shoulder pain? Does the root of the pain confuse you because your shoulder was never injured? You might need an examination performed on your shoulders by a specialist to determine if osteoarthritis is the cause. If osteoarthritis is found to be the cause, you might need surgery performed to resolve the root of the pain. The content below explains the important things that you might have in mind about osteoarthritis in the shoulders and the possible need for surgery.…

3 Tips For Managing Ankle Sprains

Ankle sprains are a common orthopedic injury. In most cases, the problem is minor and will feel better with rest and at-home treatment within a few days. Some sprains can be severe and result in serious injury and chronic instability of the ankle. Knowing how to manage an ankle sprain can help you minimize ongoing problems with your ankle. Reduce Swelling Even minor ankle sprains can swell dramatically. Your goal is to reduce as much of the swelling as possible.…