A Baker’s cyst is a swelling in the space behind the knee. It has nothing to do with baking. The condition is named after a British surgeon, Dr. William Morrant Baker. In the late 19th century, Dr. Baker documented cases of swelling in the popliteal region, the depression in the back of the knee joint, […]
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), back injuries are the nation’s number one workplace safety problem. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates that one million plus workers suffer back injuries each year. In America, we spend more than $100 billion annually in medical bills, disability and lost productivity at work […]
The Drug Enforcement Administration through the Drug Disposal Act safely collects and disposes of pharmaceutical controlled substances. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, April 27, 10 am to 2 pm, is a safe, convenient, responsible way to dispose of expired or unused prescription drugs. Visit DEA’s official website, takebackday.dea.gov and enter your zip code in […]
A joint is where the ends of two bones meet. The bones are lined with articular cartilage to cushion the joint where the bones intersect. Damage to the cartilage from arthritis, a fracture, or another condition may cause your bones to rub against each other, resulting in pain and joint dysfunction. DOC’s orthopedic teams have […]
Joint replacement surgery, knee, hip, shoulder, or ankle, can be a significant step toward a more active, pain-free lifestyle. However, since you are replacing a joint in your body, it is easy to be overwhelmed and forget to ask important questions about the surgery, recovery time, and future expectations. 1. Are there alternatives to […]
Several conditions can cause joint pain and disability and lead you to consider joint replacement surgery. Joint pain is caused by damage to the cartilage that lines the ends of the bones either from arthritis, a fracture, or another condition. There are several reasons why your DOC orthopedic surgeon may recommend joint replacement surgery. […]
Total joint replacement is a surgical procedure in which parts of your arthritic or damaged joint are removed and replaced with a metal, plastic or ceramic device, a prosthesis. The prosthesis replicates the movement of a normal, healthy joint. Hip and knee replacements are the most commonly performed joint replacements, but replacement surgery can be […]
Patients Looking for Orthopedic Care Know to Turn to DOC When you sustain an injury, your first thought might be to visit the ER. But guests of Direct Orthopedic Care (DOC) will tell you you’ll be better served by skipping the ER and going direct to DOC. Why? Because DOC saves you time and […]
Meet M. Peter Edelson I was jumping into a pool catching a football from height and I caught the ball wrong. My diagnosis was I broke my pinkie in two different places and I also dislocated it. Needless to say, it hurt. My first thought was this is really bad. My second […]
Meet Deborah I like to climb. I like to hike. I like to go other places in the world, and I’ve trekked in Nepal. I’ve climbed Kilimanjaro in Africa. I was in Guatemala for five weeks; I was studying Spanish. At the end of the trip, my daughter and I had scheduled a climb. […]
Total wrist replacement surgery, wrist arthroplasty, may be an option if you suffer with painful rheumatoid, traumatic or osteoarthritis that does not respond to conservative treatments. The operation can reduce or even eliminate the pain and provide improved mobility. The wrist is a more complicated joint than the hip or the knee. There are […]
Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints and is common in the ankle joint. The major types of arthritis that affect the ankle are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and post-traumatic arthritis. All types can cause pain and stiffness in the ankle joint and make it difficult to walk and participate in activities you […]
Conservative Care DOC recognizes the therapeutic benefit of conservative care approaches. Physical therapy. DOC physical therapists examine, evaluate and treat guests with musculoskeletal injuries and chronic pain. Additionally, our PT team helps guests with rehabilitation after orthopedic surgery to promote mobility, reduce pain and improve or restore function. PTs use a variety of […]
Do you or your grandmother predict bad weather because of stiff, painful knees? Many doctors agree that you may feel more joint pain on cold, rainy days. Barometric pressure, temperature, humidity, and precipitation are factors that can affect the joints. Determining the actual causative factor for joint pain is tricky. Research on weather-related joint pain […]
Radiology is a specialty field in medicine, which involves using visual diagnostic equipment to identify and treat medical injuries and conditions. Radiologic technologists or radiographers are responsible for imaging, such as X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT scans), and musculoskeletal sonography. Radiographers at DOC do the following: Capture quality X-ray images of […]
