by OrthoSurgeon Team | Jan 10, 2019 | Uncategorized, General, Hip, Knee
Orthopedic development, like in any other medical field, is extremely important and any small discovery, is a massive step forward in the right direction. Late last year, orthopedic research has come up with some pretty incredible tools that offer solutions to what...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | Oct 2, 2018 | Elbow & Wrist, Foot, General, Hip, Knee, Shoulder
Why you “Lose” bones: you’re born with about 300 but end up with just 206. Many bones like those in your skull fuse together as you grow. How broken bones heal: Your bone gain in density until your turn 30. The density declines unless you get enough...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | Aug 15, 2018 | Elbow & Wrist, Foot, General, Hip, Knee, Shoulder
Did you know that hip fractures, for example, are higher in milk consuming countries? That may come as a surprise given that dairy products are an excellent source of calcium. So how is it that Asians, with a lower calcium intake, are less prone to osteoporosis?...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | Aug 15, 2018 | Elbow & Wrist, Foot, General, Hip, Knee, Shoulder
One word = Oestrogen. As you enter menopause, which is on average at around 51, levels of this hormone start declining. Scientists are still investigating this link, but speculation is that it could be that oestrogen plays a role in pain pathways in the body. They...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | Jun 26, 2018 | Elbow & Wrist, Foot, General, Hip, Knee, Shoulder
Stretching is very important for flexibility, range of motion and injury prevention. Incorporating stretching into your daily workouts is a given but including it in your day routine is just as important to health and body functioning as regular exercise. It relaxes...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | Jun 26, 2018 | Elbow & Wrist, Foot, General, Hip, Knee, Shoulder
Sitting all day at the office? You might want to rethink that. Long hours in the chair are bad for your health. Find out why it’s time to get up and out there. https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/ss/slideshow-sitting-health Call today! Contact us for more...
