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Basal Joint Arthritis

Basal Joint Arthritis Basal joint arthritis, also known as thumb arthritis or carpometacarpal (CMC) joint arthritis, is a condition that affects the joint at the base of the thumb. It

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Frozen Shoulder Vs. Rotator Cuff Tears

Frozen Shoulder Vs. Rotator Cuff Tears   Frozen shoulder and rotator cuff tears are common conditions treated by Orthopaedic Surgeons. Both conditions may present with shoulder pain and limited range

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Hydration Guide

Hydration Guide for Athletes Posted with permission and for educational purposes only, this guide provides general guidelines to help optimize hydration for athletes. CLICK HERE TO OPEN HYDRATION GUIDE.

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TrueSport and USADA Nutrition Guide

TrueSport and ADA Nutrition Guide Posted with permission and for educational purposes only, this guide provides general guidelines to help optimize dietary intake for sports competitors. CLICK BELOW TO OPEN

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Sleep and the Student Athlete

Sleep and the Student Athlete With the heavy presence of social media, many student-athletes are not getting the necessary eight hours of sleep needed for brain and muscle cell recovery.

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Mallet Finger

Mallet Finger Mallet finger is an injury that occurs when the tendon that straightens the finger (extensor tendon) is damaged or torn. This results in the inability to fully extend the

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Ulnar Nerve Compression

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

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Common Golf Injuries: Shoulder Pain

Common Golf Injuries: Shoulder Pain Shoulder injuries on the golf course? Don’t let them handicap your game! Our orthopedic experts are here to help you stay in top form. Learn

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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

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Orthopedic Surgeon Memphis

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

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Is Your Shoulder Pain Permanent?

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

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How to Manage Arthritis

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

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PATIENT EDUCATION & WEBINARS

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

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Dr. Tyler Fraser

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

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Dr. Andrew Wodowski

Robot-Assisted Knee Replacement – Webinar

CORI Robotics Assisted Knee Replacement – Webinar Dr. Wodowski discusses how the addition of robot-assistance in the outpatient setting enhances the patient experience in knee replacement surgery. https://youtu.be/4y6VNqWuw00?t=54

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Tyler Fraser

Ankle Instability Webinar

Ankle Instability: A Webinar with Dr. Tyler Fraser Tyler Fraser, MD discusses ankle instability, causes, symptoms, and solutions. https://youtu.be/ucPY31TX7xs

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OrthoSouth

Spine Center Q&A Webinar

Spine Center Q&A Webinar OrthoSouth spine surgeons Dr. Spencer Hauser, Dr. Sam Murrell, and Dr. Stephen Waggoner, answer a range of questions about back and neck conditions.

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