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...
The title ‘doctor’ is a general classification that can be broken down into many specialties ranging from anesthesiologists, cardiologists, dermatologists, family physicians and orthopedists. It can be confusing on which doctor to call when you suffer from...
Everyone should do their best to take care of their bones and muscles if you want to move around and take part in different activities. Taking care of your bone and muscle system is known as orthopedic care. When you apply general orthopedic care into your daily...
