Having trouble getting an appointment to see a doctor near you? The physician shortage is partially to blame. If you’re having trouble finding orthopedic doctors taking new patients, one of the reasons is that there’s a nationwide physician shortage. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the country will have a physician shortage of 86,000 physicians by 2036.
Chances are you didn’t realize the workload your elbow carried until you started to experience elbow pain. Whether you overreached during pickleball or you’re experiencing the stiffness of arthritis, elbow discomfort can make even the simplest tasks challenging.
You get out of bed and the stiffness and pain greet you every morning. It takes effort just to put on your shoes and socks. It’s a beautiful day outside, and you long to stroll in the sunshine, but you experience hip pain when walking, so it’s out of the question. Your hips ensure smooth movement, and when you’re in pain, it impacts all your activities of daily living. You have a choice: Either put up with it as a natural part of aging or the result of an injury or seek treatment from one of our board-certified orthopedic surgeons in […]
For many patients, it can start with the simplest motion: Stepping off a curb the wrong way, a fall down the steps, a slip on the pickleball court. But the solution also seems simple: A cast and weeks of waiting while your body’s natural healing process occurs. But it’s been eight weeks and the pain persists that has gradually gotten so annoying that the aggravation spills into other aspects of your life.
You have been suffering from pain in your hip for years, preventing you from enjoying activities you once loved. Even a simple walk around the neighborhood has become unbearable, and sports are out of the question. Then you found relief with a hip replacement. But how long does a hip replacement last? Will it be reliable through the decades or will you need to schedule another one sooner than you’d prefer? Hip replacement is one of the most successful surgeries in medical history. The longevity of a hip replacement depends on a number of factors, including age, the material used, […]
You may have one of the common problems that cause pain, weakness, or stiffness of the elbow. These problems include tendinitis (tendon inflammation), tendon rupture or breakage of the triceps or biceps, arthritis, fractures (broken bones), or nerve problems, which may require elbow surgery. After discussing these elbow problems with your orthopedic specialist at The Bone & Joint Surgery Clinic, you and your doctor may decide to move forward with surgery. The most common question when thinking about surgery is how long the recovery takes.
Carpal tunnel specialists at The Bone & Joint Surgery clinic offer ultra–minimally invasive carpal tunnel release under ultrasound guidance. But what exactly is this surgery, and why is it better? What Is Ultrasound-Guided Carpal Tunnel Release? All carpal tunnel releases work by releasing pressure off of an important nerve at the level of the wrist, called the median nerve. What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is very common, approximately 1 out of every 20 Americans has it. That is A LOT of people. It causes numbness, tingling, and pain, especially in the thumb, pointer finger, and middle finger. It is often […]
Picking up a coffee mug, typing on your computer, opening the door–chances are, you take for granted the thousands of tasks your hands perform until you need an orthopedic hand doctor. From arthritis to carpal tunnel syndrome to wrist and finger injuries, our orthopedic doctors in Raleigh can provide the care you need to get your hands back to their optimal level of function. We’ll take a look at the role of orthopedic hand doctors and the top 10 ways our hand specialists in Raleigh can help you. The Top 10 Ways an Orthopedic Hand Doctor Helps You With Hand and […]
Do you need orthopedic sports medicine because your last basketball injury caused you to end up on the bench? Maybe that perfect pickleball shot got you the point but did so at the expense of your shoulder. These are situations where the orthopedic and sports medicine specialties can help you get back to the activities you love. We’ll take a closer look at these medical disciplines, discuss the distinctions between sports medicine physicians and orthopedic surgeons, and finally, when you should consider consulting an orthopedic sports medicine doctor. What Does Orthopedic Sports Medicine Do? Orthopedic sports medicine specializes in conditions related […]
Perhaps you went up for the perfect layup shot but twisted your ankle when you landed. Maybe years of pounding the pavement preparing for the next 5k or marathon has finally taken a toll on your knees and it’s time for a knee replacement. In these situations, orthopedic and sports physical therapy can help you get back in the game as soon as safely possible. Orthopedic and sports physical therapy is a specialized branch of healthcare focusing on rehabilitating and treating any musculoskeletal injuries that result from any physical activities such as golf, soccer, or even simply jogging on a […]