If your lifestyle has been put on hold or altered because of a knee condition, a knee scope procedure may be just what the doctor ordered. The minimally invasive procedure allows your care team to assess and treat many knee-related conditions.
The signs of carpal tunnel syndrome can crop up slowly and seem like no big deal at first. Ignoring these symptoms, however, can lead to a great deal of pain and dysfunction. Thankfully, there’s a lot you can do about the signs of CTS.
Gluteus medius and/minimus or commonly known as abductor tears, can be painful and debilitating. Dr. Woyski reviews their common symptoms and select treatments.
Do you suffer from joint pain and restricted movement? Arthritis is a common, painful condition that tends to worsen over time. Thankfully, a range of available treatments can help minimize your symptoms while bolstering your quality of life.
If you’re dealing with knee pain, joint pain, or other lingering issues that make moving about normally a challenge, you may benefit from seeing an orthopedic surgeon. These specialists can diagnose and treat a wide range of musculoskeletal issues.
If you have a hand fracture, you don’t want to delay treatment. Prompt and proper care can reduce pain and stiffness, while guarding against long-term complications. Thankfully, numerous effective treatments exist.
Total joint replacement may be necessary if you’re experiencing severe joint-related symptoms and conservative treatments fail to fully help. Thankfully, many people experience significant, lasting benefits from the procedure.
Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) to total hip replacement (THA) has been growing in popularity. Despite this growth many surgeons limit their patient selection based on complexity of case and reserve DAA for straight forward hips. We discuss complex DAA here
PRP therapy uses your body’s own healing properties to help reduce symptoms of chronic pain conditions, including osteoarthritis. The safe, gentle treatment is known to bring benefits that may last as long as six months.
If heading to a medical appointment seems impossible, telemedicine can be helpful—especially if you live with chronic pain. Learn how virtual care can help you keep your pain management on track from the convenience of a mobile device.
Getting early treatment for a fractured hand is important for preventing complications, such as chronic pain and disability. Rather than assume your injury isn’t “that bad,” it’s best to have it checked out.
Carpal tunnel syndrome can cause debilitating symptoms, made worse by typing at your computer. Thankfully, it’s very treatable, especially if you see your doctor early on. If you type regularly, Learn more about carpal tunnel and treatment options.
Arthritis is a common cause of joint pain, but it’s far from the only cause. From heart attack to the way you sit at your desk, some causes of joint pain may surprise you. Learn more about causes and treatments for joint pain.
Do you play sports or hike long distances with a heavy pack? Stress fractures might sound pretty mild, but they can become serious if you don’t address them. The sooner you see a specialist for diagnosis and treatment recommendations, the better.
Dr. Woyski summarizes the advantages to the direct anterior approach to hip replacement!
The recovery process from knee replacement surgery can be as important for your well-being as the procedure itself. Following your recovery plan can help you minimize or manage pain while inviting maximum flexibility and mobility.
Dr. Woyski highlights the common symptoms and treatment for hamstring injuries
Arthritis is a common malady that many battle with constantly. Did you know that you can lead a vibrant life and have arthritis? If you live with this common chronic condition, proper treatment and lifestyle changes can go a long way.
Often buttock pain is thought of "coming from the back", but not all buttock pain is related to your spine. Ischiofemoral impingement is a newly recognized source of hip pathology that is literally and "pain in the butt"
Postless hip arthroscopy is a minimally-invasive procedure that addresses a range of hip conditions. It’s less risky than traditional surgery and brings a high success rate.
Hip pain can be a debilitating disease that can lead to significant impact on a patients’ physical and mental health. There are various causes of hip pain, many of which have overlapping symptoms and a similar presentation.
If shoulder pain has you down, it’s important to figure out its source. Only then can you start treating it successfully. Read on to learn about some of these causes and the solutions that can make you pain-free.
Does your hip hurt when you try to move it beyond a certain point? Are you having trouble participating in your favorite activities because of groin or lower back pain? These could be signs of hip impingement.
