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Hand Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Hand pain is a common condition that affects people of all ages. It can be caused by a variety of factors, ranging from overuse to underlying medical conditions. If you are experiencing hand pain, it is important to seek medical attention promptly to prevent further...
What to Expect During Orthopaedic Surgery: A Guide for Patients
Undergoing orthopaedic surgery can be a daunting prospect. From preparing for an operation to understanding the post-operative recovery process, there are many things you need to consider when it comes to receiving orthopaedic care. In this blog, we will be exploring...
Understanding Sports Injuries: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, more than 8 million Americans seek medical care for sports-related injuries each year. Sports injuries can be some of the most concerning and debilitating. They often force athletes to take time out of the...
Dispelling Knee Replacement Myths
Knee replacement surgery is a procedure that enables patients with damaged, worn, or diseased knee joints to get artificial replacement joints. The prosthetic enables them to enjoy complete mobility and painless knee joints. Many people can benefit from this surgery,...
4 Treatments for Hip Injuries
A hip injury might be a mild strain when you have stretched beyond its limits or a hairline fracture after a serious fall. The severity of hip injuries varies from mild to moderate to severe, but their impact is rather concerning and is a note of caution for both...
5 Easy Ways to Avoid Orthopaedic Injuries
Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. However, no matter how athletic you may have been during your youth, it’s important to understand limitations as we age. When it comes to aging athletes, injuries are especially critical to consider since they take...
Low-Impact Exercise Ideas
When joint pain begins to creep into your life, cutting exercise out of your daily routine may feel like the best option. Avoiding exercise, however, can make your joint pain worse. Working low-impact exercises into your day can work the muscles and tendons that...
Putting Your Knees at Ease
If you're like most people, you take your knees for granted. But when knee pain strikes, it's impossible to ignore the fact that our knees play a crucial role in our everyday lives. Knee pain can be caused by a variety of factors, including obesity, arthritis, and...
Post-Knee Replacement Activities
A knee replacement can be a life-changing surgery for those who have been struggling with knee pain. After the surgery, it is important to take things slow and ease back into your activities. Below are some guidelines for activities that are safe and those you should...
Understanding Hip Arthritis
The hip is a large weight-bearing ball and socket joint that moves and stabilizes the torso and lower body. When the hip is affected by arthritis, it can be debilitating. Patients who are worried about hip arthritis should be aware of the common signs, symptoms, and...
Robot Assisted Surgery
Dr. Keith Nelson offers the Mako System robot-assisted surgery to perform total knee, total hip, and partial knee replacements. Not only is this the most technologically advanced option for patients with pain due to joint degeneration from osteoarthritis in the knee...
Knee Replacement: Everything You Need to Know
Knee replacement surgery is a common procedure that is used to replace a knee joint that has been damaged by arthritis or other diseases. The surgery is done to improve the person's quality of life by relieving pain and improving mobility. Learn more about the...
Keeping Your Bones Strong
Osteoporosis is a condition that affects millions of aging individuals in the United States. It causes bones to become thin and weak, which can lead to fractures. Fortunately, there are ways to keep your bones strong and decrease your risk of osteoporosis developing....
Why Do Your Joints Hurt?
Most people take their joints for granted and use them without a second thought – until they start to hurt. Joint pain can be incredibly debilitating, making it difficult to do even the simplest tasks. But what causes joint pain in the first place? More importantly,...
Preventing an ACL Injury
Preventing ACL injury means preventing physical trauma, an interrupted sports season, and the intensive processes of treatment as well. According to ACL injury statistics, sprains or tears of the anterior cruciate ligament affect approximately 150,000 people annually....
What You Need To Know Before a Hip Replacement
In a world where we are constantly on the go, your body experiences a lot of wear and tear resulting in discomfort. One of the most common reasons for this discomfort is hip pain which can result in difficulty walking and sitting comfortably. Hip replacement surgery...
When Should I See Dr. Nelson for Shoulder Pain?
You never really know the value of certain muscles and joints until you can no longer use them comfortably. This is especially true for your shoulders. While shoulder pain can happen for numerous reasons and can vary in degree, it is important to know the difference...
Tennis Elbow vs. Golf Elbow
As the temperature starts to drop and we head into fall, the weather becomes prime for tennis and golf. We just had two of these sports’ most anticipated and highly watched events that occur every year. The 2021 PGA Championship ended at the very beginning of the...
Common Questions About Knee Replacement Surgery
If you’ve been told that you are going to need knee replacement surgery, then you likely have numerous questions regarding the process, the healing, and what comes next. Here are a few of the questions regarding knee replacement surgery that we get asked the most: Can...
What Are The Two Types of Total Knee Replacement Surgery?
Knee pain is one of the most common complaints our patients describe when coming to their appointment. Because of the complexity of the joint, there can be several issues that are causing the pain a patient is experiencing. If you have ever thought about having a knee...
At-Home Remedies for Joint Pain
If you are suffering from joint pain, you know just how debilitating this symptom can be. Joint pain refers to discomfort, aches, and soreness in any of the body’s joints. This can make movement more difficult and painful, and limits someone’s abilities to do the...