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Achilles Tendon Injuries are Worse Than You Think
Achilles tendon Injuries Are Worse than You Think. In anatomy, your Achilles tendon is the stretchy band that connects your calf muscle to the back of your ankle, the Greek legends’ mythical weak spot. Just like the war hero, Achilles, our Achilles tendon...
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Common Elbow Injuries and How to Spot Them.
We understand the value of working hard and playing hard, and we know you do too. Day in and day out, you’re out there getting stuff done, which is great! We want you to build that shed, hit home runs and score those touchdowns. But make sure you don’t forget, even if...
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Do I Need Orthopedic Neck Surgery?
Let's face it. If you are experiencing moderate to severe neck pain, and you're here - it's likely that you are weighing the pros and the cons of having a neck surgery. We understand the care and the importance of such a decision and we are here to help you address...
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The Most Common Forms of Hand Pain
As we age our bodies become less resilient and more susceptible to the wear and tear from our daily activities. Our hands, fingers, and wrists are as just as likely to exhibit issues as our knees, hips, and backs. Inflammation, fraying of tendons, autoimmune...
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The Texas Heat and What You Need to Know about Sports Injuries
Sports Medicine is not always about treating torn ACLs and dislocated shoulders. Prevention efforts begin with us assessing our environments and understanding our body's limitations when certain factors are present. It's been a brutally hot summer in Texas by anyone's...
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What does your shoulder pain mean?
Listed below are descriptions of several types of shoulder pain along with information about each type of pain. Of course, the intended purpose of this article is not to diagnose certain pain you may be feeling, rather to educate and inform about the pain you might be...
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Thumb Arthritis
As the opposable finger on the hand, the thumb is crucial to the overall mobility and strength of your upper extremity. Our board-certified and fellowship-trained hand surgeon, Dr. Cameron Atkinson explains in the video below the best remedies for Thumb Arthritis....
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Plantar Fasciitis and What You Can Do About It
We all lead busy lives and foot pain is no joke and can make a tough day even tougher. If you wake up, step out of bed, and you are greeted with a stabbing pain in your heel that gets milder over the day as you begin to use your foot, but returns if you stay still...
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What is the difference between a muscle sprain and a strain?
TOPIC: What is the difference between a muscle sprain and a strain? A sprain is an injury to a ligament, the tough, fibrous tissue that connects bones to other bone. Ligament injuries involve a stretching or a tearing of this tissue. A strain...
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