Jammed Fingers
Jammed Fingers 101 A “jammed finger” happens when the tip of the finger is compressed toward the hand, injuring the soft tissue (ligament) in the joints. Jammed fingers can happen at any time while engaging in normal activities. For instance: Your dog may encounter another dog while out walking, and you could jam your finger […]
Long term symptoms of ACL tear (without surgery)
Longterm Symptoms of Torn ACL Injuries prevent us from living life. Some injuries keep us from being as active as we’d like to be. But some injuries make even moving difficult—for example, an injury to the ACL. If you have a tear in your ACL, you’ll likely feel pain any time you shift your body. […]
Osteoporosis FAQs
Osteoporosis FAQs What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a medical condition in which the bones become weak and brittle. Our bodies are constantly building new bone and absorbing old bone. In osteoporosis, the production of new bone does not keep up with the bone absorption process and the bones get weaker over time. Osteoporosis does not […]
Tennis Elbow Relief – It’s All in the Wrist
Tennis Elbow Relief – It’s All in the Wrist Tennis Elbow Tennis Elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition caused by overuse. Over time, the forearm muscles and tendons become damaged from repeating the same movements again and again. While tennis and other racquet sports can lead to this injury, several other sports […]
Is Your Shoulder Pain Permanent?
Even before your feet hit the floor in the morning, you probably use your shoulders. When your alarm clock (or phone alarm) activates, your shoulder lifts up your hand to grab it. After that, you use your shoulders to help you sit up and get out of bed. Since you use your hands to make […]
Common Knee Pain Causes & Treatments
You use your knees for just about everything. When you walk, your knees transfer motion from your feet into your hips. Knees also help you transmit force when sitting down, or standing back up. You’re likely on your feet most of the day if you’re a laborer or tradesperson. You have to bend, lift, and […]
Outpatient Joint Replacement – Webinar
Outpatient Joint Replacement – Webinar Dr. Ferguson provides an overview of outpatient joint replacement surgery and what to expect if you have outpatient surgery at OrthoSouth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjMrzacqMv8&list=PLks68rqYIh29fJZlIcKH8WITd9LG-6rKC&index=16
How to Manage Arthritis
HOW TO MANAGE ARTHRITIS Pain is your body’s alarm system, letting you know something is wrong. While most minor aches and pains will resolve permanently with treatment, chronic pain is different and doesn’t always go away with treatment. Arthritis is one of the most common causes of chronic pain, affecting an estimated 24% of adults […]
Ankle Arthritis – Webinar
Ankle Arthritis – Webinar Dr. Tyler Fraser discusses the broad topic of ankle arthritis in his webinar “Ankle Arthritis.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVikRO0lN40
MAKO Robot-Assisted Joint Replacement
Mako SmartRobotics™ Total Joint Replacement Since completing the first Mako SmartRobotics™ Total Knee replacement in the Memphis area in 2018, I have been extremely impressed with the improved outcomes of more than 250 of my patients that have elected to use the technology for their knee replacement. Mako’s CT-based technology allows me to know more […]
