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What to Expect During Recovery from a Sports Injury
What to Expect During Recovery from a Sports Injury Recovering from a sports injury can be a complex journey, filled with various stages and challenges. The goal of this brief
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The Impact of Running on Your Knees with Tips to Prevent Injury
The Impact of Running on Your Knees with Tips to Prevent Injury Patients often inquire about the effects of running for exercise on their knees. Like any exercise regimen, running
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Orthopedic Wellness Tips for Safe and Enjoyable Gardening
Orthopedic Wellness Tips for Safe and Enjoyable Gardening Gardening can be an enjoyable and therapeutic activity, but it’s important to approach it with orthopedic wellness in mind to avoid
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6 Little Known – But All Too Important – Facts About the Elbow
6 Little Known-But All Too Important-Facts About the Elbow The elbow is a remarkable joint that allows for the intricate movements of the arm, facilitating activities ranging from lifting objects
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11 FAQs About Hand & Wrist – And Their Answers
11 FAQs About Hand and Wrist Conditions – And Their Answers What are the most common causes of wrist pain? Wrist pain can result from various factors, including injuries, repetitive
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Four Reasons Your Feet Hurt & Easy Fixes
Four Reasons Your Feet Hurt & Easy Fixes Our feet are the unsung heroes of our body, bearing the weight of our daily activities. That is why foot pain can
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Breaking Barriers and Building Success: A Conversation with Dr. Judith Lee-Sigler and Dr. Daneca DiPaolo in honor of National Women Physicians Day
Breaking Barriers and Building Success: A Conversation with Dr. Judith Lee-Sigler and Dr. Daneca DiPaolo on National Women Physician Day In honor of National Women Physician Day, we delve into
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Understanding Turf Toe – Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Understanding Turf Toe: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments Turf toe might sound like a minor issue, but for athletes and active individuals, it can be a significant setback. This common sports
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Understanding and Managing Sprained Ankles
Understanding and Managing Sprained Ankles Sprained ankles can happen to anyone, from the most active to the least active of us. Whether you’re an athlete, an active person, or just
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Bunions Unveiled: Understanding, Preventing, and Treating Bunions
Bunions Unveiled: Understanding, Preventing, and Treating Bunions What is a bunion? A bunion is a term used to describe an enlargement along the medial aspect of the big toe. In
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Embracing Comfort and Mobility: The Advantages of Knee Braces for Arthritis Patients
Embracing Comfort and Mobility: The Advantages of Knee Braces for Arthritis Patients Introduction Arthritis is a common condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility,
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OPA! Avoid Getting “Pickled” This Summer
OPA! Avoid Getting “Pickled” This Summer Pickleball is a unique and fast-growing sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. The paddle sport is not only enjoyable but
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.
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
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
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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Common Pickleball Injuries & How We Treat Them
Common Pickleball Injuries & How We Treat Them
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Keeping My Athlete Healthy | A Webinar Presented by OrthoSouth and Kroger
Keeping My Athlete Healthy | A Webinar Presented by OrthoSouth & Kroger
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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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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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Surgery of the Hand, Wrist, and Forearm – Webinar
Surgery of the Hand, Wrist, and Forearm – Webinar Dr. Christian Fahey discusses common issues of the hand, wrist, and forearm and surgical interventions for these ailments.
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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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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
All Your Pain Management Questions, Answered – A Panel Discussion
All Your Pain Management Questions Answered – A Panel Discussion Bradley Wargo, DO and Jennifer James, DC discuss what it means to be a collaborative multidisciplinary pain practice. Together, they
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Common Knee Injuries in Athletes: A Webinar with Dr. Marcus Biggers
Common Knee Injuries in Athletes: An Overview with Dr. Marcus Biggers Sports medicine surgeon Marcus Biggers, MD discusses common knee injuries and their treatments.
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Conservative Treatments Options For Low Back Pain
Low Back Pain: A treatments Options For Low Back Pain.
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Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulation : A treatment option for patient with radicular and neuraxial back pain.
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Same Day Total Joint Replacement at OrthoSouth
Same Day Joint Replacement at OrthoSouth Learn about Same Day Total Joint Replacement at OrthoSouth with Drs. Stephen Waggoner and Andrew Wodowski.
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Rotator Cuff Tears with Dr. Chris Pokabla
Rotator Cuff Tears with Dr. Chris Pokabla Dr. Chris Pokabla walks through rotator cuff anatomy, tears, and treatment options, followed by Q&A session.
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The Role of Nutrition in Orthopedic Surgery
The Role of Nutrition in Orthopedic Surgery – A Webinar with Dr. Michael Neel and Alyssa Wilson
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Total Hip Arthroplasty: Anterior and Posterior Approach – What’s the Difference?
Total Hip Arthroplasty: Anterior or Posterior Approach – What’s the Difference? Dr. Michael Neel and Dr. Andrew Wodowski discuss these two approaches to hip replacement, pros and cons of each,
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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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Management of Knee Arthritis – A Webinar with Dr. Owen Tabor, Jr.
Management of Knee Arthritis – A Webinar with Dr. Owen Tabor, Jr.
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Common Hand and Wrist Issues – A Webinar with Dr. Jeff Cole
OrthoSouth’s Dr. Jeff Cole discusses common hand and wrist issues, including carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, osteoarthritis, and more. Learn about treatment options for a range of conditions/injuries in this informative and engaging webinar.
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Cementless Knee Replacement – A Webinar with Dr. Chris Ferguson
Dr. Chris Ferguson discusses cementless knee replacement followed by Q&A session.
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Common Shoulder Issues – A Webinar with Dr. Tom Giel
Common Shoulder Issues – A Webinar with Dr. Tom Giel