Every year during the winter season, millions of people, including youth, participate in winter sports. They flock to skating rinks, ski slopes and other winter wonderlands to enjoy skating, skiing, ice hockey, snowboarding and other fun activities. While these sports...
Winter months bring ice, slippery surfaces and snow. The most common accidents this time of year include falls, slips and collisions due to the dangerous conditions created by snow, ice, cold and wind. Walkways and driveways become slippery with ice, and even the...
Elbow arthroscopy is a non-invasive surgical technique used by orthopedic surgeons to diagnose and treat different conditions affecting the elbow. Unlike other joints, the elbow connects three bones that allow for support and movement of the arm. Numerous fibers and...
Tendinitis is the swelling or irritation of a tendon — one of the thick, fibrous cords that connect muscle to bone. Tendons are mostly found around the shoulders, knees, elbows, heels and wrists. Tendinitis may occur from a sudden injury or from repetition of a...
Whenever you develop any pain in your body, the first thing you probably think of is taking painkillers and taking time off from a busy schedule to rejuvenate muscles. Although this treatment approach can work, there are some injuries that may need more than just...
Our bodies withstand a lot of pressure from the daily activities we put them through. At times, we all experience tension in different muscles and joints. If you’ve had an accident that resulted in orthopedic injuries, the tension and discomfort may be more severe...
As a youth or adult athlete, you may incur sports injuries at some point in your career, but how these injuries are handled matters. Whether you suffer minor or severe injuries, it is important to consult an orthopedic specialist to rule out any serious problems and...
For an athlete, sports injuries such as hairline fractures and sprains are inevitable. But how do you differentiate between the two? A qualified orthopedics specialist can diagnose and treat these injuries to avert further damage. At Missouri Orthopedics &...
Wearing the wrong shoes to work can result in a variety of injuries, so be sure to choose a pair recommended by leaders in your profession. This important step can go a long way toward protecting you and your feet. Here is an overview of common shoe-related work...
It is a parent’s joy to see their child shine in their favorite sport. However, these activities pose the risk of sustaining sports-related injuries such as torn ligaments in the knee including the ACL or MCL or tearing the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in the...
